Zhengde fought conflicts with which European nation?
Germany
France
Spain
Portugal
Answer
Portugal was the European nation with which the Ming dynasty emperor Zhengde fought conflicts. These conflicts arose due to Portuguese attempts to establish a trading presence in the region and their perceived interference in local affairs. Zhengde responded by sending military expeditions against the Portuguese, leading to several clashes and the eventual expulsion of the Portuguese from some coastal areas.
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