In the late 18th century, the king of England sent representatives to China in hopes of opening it to increased trade. Which of the following best describes the Qing emperor Qianlong's response to the

In the late 18th century, the king of England sent representatives to China in hopes of opening it to increased trade. Which of the following best describes the Qing emperor Qianlong's response to the king's request?

A. The emperor humbly offered his own proposal that accepted roughly half of the king's requests.
B. The emperor weakly accepted the king's terms in exchange for his promise not to invade China.
C. The emperor politely explained that China could not afford to purchase expensive European goods.
D. The emperor harshly declared that China saw no value in acquiring Europe

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