The Characteristic of Trade between China and Southeast Asian During the Periods of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

The trade between China and Southeast Asian countries in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was developed rapid- ly,and it was an important period in the trade development history.The trade characteristic in that time was operated in a peaceful and reciprocal way under the circumstance of an international trade network.It was restricted by the govern- ment policies and the overseas Chinese acted as the bridge of the trade between China and Southeast Asian areas.