Why did Chinese officials consider European traders to be smugglers?
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Responses
Chinese officials were wary of all foreigners.
Chinese officials were wary of all foreigners.
European traders brought forbidden items into China.
European traders brought forbidden items into China.
European traders entered China without permission.
European traders entered China without permission.
European traders refused to pay tribute.
European traders brought forbidden items into China and entered China without permission.
European traders brought forbidden items into China.
The correct answer is: European traders brought forbidden items into China.
Chinese officials considered European traders to be smugglers because they brought forbidden items into China. During this period, China had strict regulations on foreign trade and prohibited certain goods from being imported into the country. European traders often disregarded these regulations and smuggled prohibited items, such as opium, into China, leading Chinese officials to view them as smugglers. To get this answer, you would need to understand the historical context of European trade in China and the regulations imposed by the Chinese government at that time.