HISTORY
NEW GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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Question
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Lord Macartney and the Qing emperor discussed Britain’s requests and agreed on increased trade
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Lord Macartney misunderstood Qing court manners, insulted the emperor, and war resulted
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The Qing emperor received Lord Macartney but rejected Britain’s requests for trade
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The Qing emperor and Lord Macartney disagreed but scheduled future talks
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Detailed explanation-1: -Macartney Embassy, also called Macartney Mission, British mission that traveled to China in 1792–93 in an attempt to secure more favourable trade and diplomatic relations for the United Kingdom.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, Macartney refused to Kowtow, so Qian-long denied the trade request from the British. He made it clear that China was a self-sufficient nation and did not need Britain’s help.
Detailed explanation-3: -Macartney presents a letter from George III to Emperor Qianlong, seeking to secure diplomatic relations and improved trade conditions with Qing China. Emperor Qianlong summons Macartney to his court and tenders his reply to King George’s letter.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Kangxi Emperor was at first friendly to the Jesuit Missionaries working in China. Their accurate methods allowed him to successfully predict eclipses, one of his ritual duties. He was grateful for the services they provided to him, in the areas of astronomy, diplomacy and artillery manufacture.