5. why did east asian governments begin to restrict foreign influences by the mid-sev-
enteenth century?

Between the 16th and early 19th centuries, East Asia was a vast and heavily ... Collectively, China's relations with governments in Southeast, northeastern, ... The Chinese state's approach to foreign relations was heavily influenced by ... Mainland Southeast Asia had four major kingdoms during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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