Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Chinese Attitude

Which of the following statements best captures the Chinese attitude toward trade with England at the end of the 18^th century?

A) China was eager to trade with England.
B) China had no use for English manufactures.
C) China would rather have traded with Portugal.
D) China and England were geographically too far apart to trade.
E) England did not understand Confucian principles and,therefore,was not a suitable trading partner for China.