apr 9, 1557 - Portuguese set up a trading colony at Macao in 1557
Description:
European influences first reached China by sea in the early 1500s. The Portuguese arrived first at Macao. It over time became a major trading port. Other European countries followed the Portuguese. This is important because this is the first time we see contact between China and the European powers.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1557
Now
~ 467 years ago
