The governor refused for fear that the Chinese would discontinue supplying food and other necessities to Macau, and on 14 January 1840 the Emperor asked all foreigners to halt material assistance to the British.
The Chinese would discontinue supplying food and other necessities to Macau. This was what the governor refused for fear. The Emperor asked all foreigners. This was on 14 January 1840. This was to halt material assistance to the British.