On 14 July 1842 an article in “Friends of China and Hong Kong” reported that it introduced Plough, Chung (ground drill) and Fung Kwai (Fanning Mill) to India, which were typical agricultural tools in China.
In addition, the British introduced tea plantation, and brought with them other skilled Chinese technicians to India, such as leather makers. Twenty years ago, I lived in India for several months and found many Chinese descendants still in Calcutta, whose ancestors came with the British in the 1800s. I bought some hand-made leather shoes and bags. The shoes were very comfortable to wear, soft and light.
China played a very important role in improving India’s agriculture and industries, but was rarely written about.
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