For much of its history, Southeast Asia has been viewed as both “Greater India” or Nanyang(南洋; “Southern Ocean”), indicating the historical influence of both India and China in theregion. Throughout the history of its dynasties, China viewed the Nanyang within its ownpolitical sphere. While never openly invading the various states of Southeast Asia, Chinaextended its influence through the tributary system, a style of international relations thatdominated its foreign policy until the end of the Qing Dynasty.The development of the Tributary System in Southeast Asiaii. How the system workediii. How it spread Chinese influence in Southeast Asia