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Post-Revocation Trade Regulations
- When
- 1567
- Where
- Ming Dynasty
Merchants could apply for permits for trade with all nations except Japan, excluding contraband goods like iron and sulfur.
After the 1567 revocation, Chinese merchants engaged in maritime and overland trade were permitted to apply for official licenses. These permits allowed commerce with all foreign entities except Japan, and explicitly prohibited the trade of weapons and contraband items such as iron, sulfur, and copper.
Sources
- Haijin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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