Qianlong Emperor quotes

Many people have fled from our China (wo Zhongguo) to your place. (Qianlong Emperor)
China should generously pacify those foreigners” (Zhongguo huai rou ning cong hou) View quote
Qianlong Emperor
By patronizing the Yellow Church we maintain peace among the Mongols. This being an important task we cannot but protect this (religion). (In doing so) we do not show any bias, nor do we wish to adulate the Tibetan priests as (was done during the) Yuan dynasty. View quote
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I am a barbarian monarch, not Chinese. View quote
Qianlong Emperor
Foreigners appreciate only military power.... Thus, they submit to us wholeheartedly and do not dare to despise China once we display our hunting techniques to them. View quote
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China trades with your country. View quote
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China deals with foreigners from afar only by treating them without discrimination. View quote
Qianlong Emperor