Jisho

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Noun
1. ban on maritime activities during China's Ming and Qing dynastiesHistorical term
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2. HaijinThe Haijin order was a ban on maritime activities imposed during China's Ming Dynasty and again at the time of the Qing Dynasty. Intended to curb piracy, the ban proved ineffective for that purpose. Instead it imposed huge hardships on coastal communities and legitimate sea traders.
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