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How did the Chinese view their place in the world and what caused this?
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The world view of the Chinese used to be distinctly "Sinocentric" until well into the 19th century, meaning that China was considered by the Chinese to be the center of the world and the most advanced of civilizations. Other nations - if considered at all - were mostly considered "barbarian", tributary states, as for instance the British discovered when they sent an embassy with gifts to the Chines court, hoping to establish trade relations. The British found that their visit was considered one of subjugation and their king's gifts were seen as 'tribute' to the Emperor to underscore that fact.
This ethnocentrism - judging other peoples and cultures solely by the standards and values of your own culture - is by the way something seen more often, and before WW II Great Britain and today the US might well be accused of the very same slightly condescending views that China held for centuries. In all instances it has to do with the assumption or knowledge that you are the most powerful nation around, and that you would not have become so unless your notions and values were indeed 'better' than those of other nations .
China's traditional world view is generally considered to have its roots in the early Han dynasty around 200 BC and in the conquering or subjugation of all surrounding nations during the Han dynasty.
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