The attitude expressed by Emperor Qianlong at Britian's first attempt to open trade with China in 1793 continued to   We possess all things,  said the emperor,  I set no value on objects strange or ingenious, and have no use for your country's manufactures. 
British first attempted to trade with China in 1793 but was declined.
Britain first attempted to open trade with China in the 1400's and was accepted.
The boy is outdoors skating.
A man in a gray suit is waiting for a cab.
He had many options but he did what he could.
A motorcycle and truck are being repaired in the shop.
The IRS needs more power.
A mermaid makes love to Tom Hanks.