China (Ming)

After the death of Zheng He Emperor Zheng Tong decided to sent out new explorers to the east of japan and thus landing in North America in 1439. By the turning point of the 17th century the Ming were able to defeat the Manchus who were harrasing the Ming and captured Manchuria, and began trading with the

17th century
Trade with the Russian Empire came to a halt when Russian troops captured Mongolia and began building up troops among the bordars, The Ming decleared war on Russia