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On the Relationship of Suzerainty and Vassal Between China and Viet Nam
略论古代中国和越南之间的宗藩关系
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As the era unfolded , larger more powerful states annexed or claimed suzerainty over smaller ones .
随着时代的发展，更大的更强大的国家吞并或声称宗主国对较小的。
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At this time the foreign powers also took over the peripheral states that had acknowledged Chinese suzerainty and given tribute to the emperor .
这个时期，外国列强还控制了中国周边的国家，这些国家曾承认中国使它们的宗主国并向清朝皇帝进贡。
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Under his vigorous military policy , China attained its maximum territorial expanse ; Xinjiang in the west was conquered , and Myanmar and Annam in the south were forced to recognize Chinese suzerainty .
在乾隆强劲的军事政策下，中国领土面积达到最大。他征服了西部的新疆，南方的缅甸和安南也被迫承认中国的领主地位。