1521Portuguese Expelled from Tuen Mun by Chinese Naval Forces

After building fortifications at Tuen Mun, the Portuguese at...
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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.
Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince (1519)
RebellionMing DynastyChinese HistoryMilitary TechnologyRebellions
ChinaChinaPortugalPortugal

⚔️ 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.
Portuguese Expelled from Tuen Mun by Chinese Naval Forces (1521)
Ming DynastyPortuguese EmpireNaval WarfareColonialismMilitary ConflictExploration
ChinaChinaPortugalPortugal

👑 Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne

Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, China.
Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne (1521)
Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionImperial ChinaDynastic RuleRulers
ChinaChina

🏘️ Portuguese Founding of Recife

The Portuguese establish Recife in Pernambuco, north-east of Brazil.
Portuguese Founding of Recife (1537)
ColonialismPortuguese EmpireSettlementExplorationTradeEconomy
BrazilBrazilPortugalPortugal

🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports

The Ming dynasty government of China issues a decree banning all foreign trade and closes down all seaports along the coast; these Hai jin laws came during the Wokou wars with Japanese pirates.
Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports (1548)
Ming DynastyIsolationismChinese HistoryMaritime History
ChinaChinaJapanJapan

⛪ Establishment of Lazarus Church in Macau

Establishment of Lazarus Church in Macau (1560)
CatholicismMacauChurchReligious HistoryChristianityReligious ArchitecturePortuguese EmpireColonialismMing DynastyMissionary WorkReligious Missions
ChinaChinaPortugalPortugal