With regard to trade in the first half of the sixteenth century, the Ming government
A. opened all of its ports to Afroeurasian merchants.
B. enforced policies that restricted Chinese participation in international trade.
C. diverted public resources from defense of land to maritime defense.
D. openly sought trade relationships, especially with the Japanese.
Answer: B
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