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How Canton Became the World's Most Powerful Trading City
Canton was once the only city in the world where China traded with the West — here's why Did you know about the Canton System? Drop what you learned in history class 👇
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Canton was once the only city in the world where China traded with the West — here's why Did you know about the Canton System? Drop what you learned in history class 👇
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One city held all Western trade with China. Canton was China's sole legal port for foreign merchants. Thirteen trading houses here may have shaped global commerce. Follow for more hidden history like this.