When European ships arrived in China:
A. They were welcomed with banquets.
B. China was suspicious but more interested in trade.
C. There was a trade delegation established.
D. The result would be conflict and outside influence trying to have their way with China.

D. The result would be conflict and outside influence trying to have their way with China.

Explanation:

Quote from Ming Dynasty history

powers  are  denied  to the  national governmentin three distinct ways: some  powers, such as the  power  to levy duties on exports or prohibit the freedom of religion, speech, press, or assembly, are expressly  denied  to the  national government  in the  constitution.