which of the following can be inferred about china's ming dynasty tribute system?

china only sought tributes from countries that bordered them.

it was not successful because countries did not offer tribute to china

by persuading other countries to pay tribute, china demonstrated that it was pwoerful country that others should respect.

tributes were somthing entirely new tha thad never been used before.

By persuading other countries to pay tribute, China demonstrated that it was a powerful country that others should respect.