The Chinese failed to foresee that the European expansion would rival their rise because the Chinese did not see the importance of voyages across oceans. The Europeans were out to discover new lands, resources and colonies. The Chinese were thinking about how to bring together their nomads.
Tinawag sya na Little China at Greater India ang Timog Silangang Asya dahil sa impluwensiya ng Dalawang bansang India at China kultura ng mga bansa sa Asia.
