The Qing Dynasty’s Diplomatic Behavior toward Vietnamese Envoys (1802–1885)
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Based on historical sources from the Nguyễn and Qing dynasties, the article examines the Qing dynasty’s behavior toward Vietnamese envoys based on China’s role as the dominant/central nation in the nineteenth century when they sought investiture, paid tribute, or made offerings. The article identifies two trends in the Qing dynasty’s treatment of Vietnamese envoys during that time: a trend toward flexibility and moderation and, at other times, a trend toward toughness, even deterrence. However, the trend toward moderation prevailed throughout the nineteenth century. Then, the article elucidates the factors that contributed to this situation and highlights the relative power of China in the regional and global context in that era.
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The Qing Dynasty’s Diplomatic Behavior toward Vietnamese Envoys (1802–1885)
In: Asian Review of World HistoriesSearch for other papers by Thi My Hanh Nguyen in
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Abstract
Based on historical sources from the Nguyễn and Qing dynasties, the article examines the Qing dynasty’s behavior toward Vietnamese envoys based on China’s role as the dominant/central nation in the nineteenth century when they sought investiture, paid tribute, or made offerings. The article identifies two trends in the Qing dynasty’s treatment of Vietnamese envoys during that time: a trend toward flexibility and moderation and, at other times, a trend toward toughness, even deterrence. However, the trend toward moderation prevailed throughout the nineteenth century. Then, the article elucidates the factors that contributed to this situation and highlights the relative power of China in the regional and global context in that era.
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