In what ways did Spain's involvement in Asia differ from that of Portugal?

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The Answer is •Portugal set up a trading post empire in which the objective was to control commerce rather than conquer territories.For instance,the Portuguese required merchant ships to purchase a pass and pay duties on their cargoes.They established fortified bases in Mombasa,Hormuz,Goa,Malacca,and Macao.
•Spain,on the other hand,established colonial rule in the Philippine Islands.Missionary zeal was much stronger,and reliance on Chinese and Japanese merchants was more pronounced.

In What Ways Did Spain's Involvement in Asia Differ from That