1521 ⟶ Portuguese Expelled from Tuen Mun by Chinese Naval Forces
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⚔️ Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince
Wang Yangming, the Chinese philosopher and governor of Jiangxi province, describes his intent to use the firepower of the fo-lang-ji, a breech-loading Portuguese culverin, in order to suppress the rebellion of Prince Zhu Chenhao.⟶

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⚔️ Portuguese Expelled from Tuen Mun by Chinese Naval Forces
After building fortifications at Tuen Mun, the Portuguese attempt to invade Ming dynasty China, but are expelled by Chinese naval forces.⟶

Ming DynastyPortuguese EmpireNaval WarfareColonialismMilitary ConflictExploration


👑 Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne
Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, China.⟶

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🏘️ Portuguese Founding of Recife
The Portuguese establish Recife in Pernambuco, north-east of Brazil.⟶

ColonialismPortuguese EmpireSettlementExplorationTradeEconomy


🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports
⛪ Establishment of Lazarus Church in Macau

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