The development that allowed Europeans to obtain the products of East Asia was the:
New maritime technology allowed for ocean-going ships to establish trade routes from Asia to Europe via Southern Africa.
Explanation:
As part of this new maritime technology with the building of steamboats and engines, the development of large canal systems made it very possible for trade to flourish even to the hinterlands of the East Asian countries. Trade was also eased with the building of large warehouses at the banks of the canals and markets.
