Which of the following characterized the Portuguese presence in sixteenth-century Macao?
A) The Portuguese were the largest group of traders at Macao.
B) The Portuguese took over much of the silver trade between China and Korea.
C) The Portuguese used Macao as an entry into the lucrative import-export trade with China.
D) The Portuguese established a permanent colony in China.

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The Portuguese used Macao as a strategic base to engage in trade with China, leveraging it as a gateway for import-export activities, particularly in the lucrative spice and silk trades.

Which of the Following Characterized the Portuguese Presence in Sixteenth-Century