Was china an imperial power during the 1800's?

Through the 1700s, China's imperial system flourishes under the Qing (Ch'ing) or Manchu dynasty. China is at the center of the world economy as Europeans and Americans seek Chinese goods.

Explanation:

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.

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