British envoy failed to trade with the Qing Emperor

06/07/21 • 10 min

Have you ever heard of George Macartney? He was the 1st Earl Macartney in Britain, a statesman, a colonial administrator, and a diplomat. However, among the Chinese, he is often remembered for his refusal to kowtow to the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

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