The eighteenth century proved to be a boon time for all involved in the ____________ trade, and the British in particular increasingly viewed it as a valuable part of their growing commercial power.

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The eighteenth century saw the British increasingly involved in trade with China, particularly through the port of Canton (now Guangzhou), which was the only Chinese port open to foreign traders at the time. This trade, including tea, silk, and porcelain, became a significant part of Britain's commercial empire.

The Eighteenth Century Proved to Be a Boon Time for All