Connecting China with the Pacific World?
2019, Orientierungen. Zeitschrift zur Kultur Asiens
Abstract
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Key takeaways
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- Chinese maritime trade with the Philippines peaked in the late sixteenth century, exporting 5 million pesos annually.
- Zheng Chenggong's maritime empire influenced trade routes and shifted focus from Fujian to Taiwan and Luzon.
- The Ming-Qing transition saw increased interest in overseas trade despite official policies promoting isolationism.
- Archaeological evidence confirms Chinese trade activities in the Philippines date back to the eleventh century.
- The text explores China's complex maritime relations with the Pacific, driven by commercial interests and security concerns.
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