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Changes in Asia concerning China First China, the Chinese were a very proud people, especially concerning thier ancient culture. China always tried to remain self-sufficent and always looked down upon foreigners. Eventually, in 1793, the Qing dynasty's current emperor agreed to welcome an English ambassador. This ambassador brought many of England's technological advancements to share with the Chinese, but the emperor had no care for these "trinkets." The Chinese were certain they had all they needed. Soon later though the Spanish and Portuguese brought many other crops that the Chinese could use and wanted badly. Some of these were maize, sweet potatoes and peanuts, when b