Take the following as truth: 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. 
Then the following statement: "British first attempted to trade with China in 1793 but was declined." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: True