"It's important to distinguish between what Chinese people wanted and what the administration wanted. The imperial administration's pursuit of mercantilist poli

"It's important to distinguish between what Chinese people wanted and what the administration wanted. The imperial administration's pursuit of mercantilist policy didn't mean that "The British could offer little in return that Chinese merchants wanted to buy." as the article incorrectly states." Yes, of cause. I did not point it out explicit. I am also not surprised nor do I care that my post got downvoted. "Useless to talk with someone where the hint of an idea is not sufficient" Gomez da Vila. It is all pretty well explained in "The rise and fall of great powers" by Kennedy or "On China" by Kissinger.