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The first Chinese port of trade to Europeans was Guangzhou, also known as Canton. It became a significant center for trade in the 16th century, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when European merchants, including the Portuguese and British, established trading relations. Guangzhou served as the primary gateway for Western goods entering China and for Chinese exports to Europe. The city's favorable location and established trade networks facilitated this early interaction.
The main Chinese port was called the Port of Shanghai. It is one of the largest and busiest ports in the world, serving as a major gateway for trade in China.
The main Chinese port was called Guangzhou. Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China.
The first Japanese port that was opened to the European traders was known as Nagasaki.
Shanghai
The Port opened on January 16th 2009.
The port cities of Burma, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The Ming government was not impressed by the Portuguese. The Chinese thought the Europeans were barbarians or uncivilized people. The Chinese refused to trade with the Portuguese, but by 1600, they had allowed Portugal to set up a trading post at the port of Macao.