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Josiah Quincy: “The fundamental principle of the Chinese empire is anti-commercial.”

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The fundamental principle of the Chinese empire is anti-commercial.
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Josiah Quincy
Federalist · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Quincy describes the Chinese empire's fundamental stance against commercial engagement with other nations.

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