What did the British and dutch come to china for?

The British East India Company (EIC) was the main player in British trade with China. The company was established in 1600 and by the 1700s, it had become a major force in global trade. The EIC traded a variety of goods with China, including tea, silk, porcelain, and spices.

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was another major European trading company. The VOC was established in 1602 and it also became a major force in global trade. The VOC traded a variety of goods with China, including tea, silk, porcelain, and spices.

Both the British and Dutch East India Companies established trading posts in China. The British East India Company established a trading post in Guangzhou (Canton) in 1699. The Dutch East India Company established a trading post in Nanjing in 1624.

The British and Dutch East India Companies were able to trade with China because of the Qing dynasty's policy of isolation. The Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912, restricted foreign trade to a few designated ports. This policy helped the British and Dutch East India Companies to monopolize trade with China.

The British and Dutch East India Companies' trade with China had a significant impact on both China and Europe. The influx of European goods into China led to a number of changes in Chinese society and culture. The influx of Chinese goods into Europe led to the development of new industries and the spread of new ideas.