Which empire at the end of the eighteenth century was dismissive of trading with Great Britain?

At the end of the eighteenth century, the Qing Dynasty in China was notably dismissive of trading with Great Britain. The Qing court maintained a strict trade policy, limiting foreign trade to specific ports and largely viewing Western nations, including Britain, with suspicion. This attitude was exemplified during the Macartney Mission of 1793, where the British envoy's requests for expanded trade rights were rebuffed by the Chinese emperor. The Qing's isolationist policies ultimately contributed to tensions that would escalate in the following century.