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The Battle of Macau 1622: Dutch vs Portuguese in China
In 1622, the Dutch East India Company launched an audacious assault on the Portuguese trading post of Macau, hoping to seize control of the lucrative China trade. This episode tells the story of that dramatic battle, where a small, desperate garrison of Portuguese, African slaves, and Chinese allies repelled a much larger Dutch invasion force. We explore the geopolitical rivalry between the VOC and the Estado da Índia, the strategic importance of Macau as the gateway to Canton and Japan, and the key figures like Governor Lopo Sarmento de Carvalho and Dutch Admiral Cornelis Reyersz. The battle…
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