Conclusion: Asia and the First Phase of Europe's Global Expansion.
nWestern exploration and commercial expansion only touched parts of Asia.
nIn east Asia Chinese and Japanese strength blocked European domination of their lands.
nIn south and southeast Asia, where European impact was stronger, most Asians retained control of their destinies.
nAsian change came from indigenous factors which maintained old cultural and social influences.
nEven in commerce and seafaring, where their influence was greatest, Europeans found it better to became part of existing networks.