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The Singapore tongkang was used as a general purpose trader. Singapore traded most with China because most of my sources are about Singapore trading with China. Singapore is also in good relations with China, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and many more. Sir Stamford Raffels established a trading settlement on the island and set in motion the history of Singapore. Some trading sources are the Chinese coins, porcelian cups which were traded from China. The procelain cups shows that Singapore was part of Johor Riau Suldanate trading network.

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Singapore and China had trade between them.The porcelain cups were found at johor river which  tells me that China traded with Singapore at johor river. The porcelains quality was also quite good.

What time period is this source from?
Before 1819

What kind of source is this ?
Artefact

Where is this source from?
Internet

What area is revealed by this source?
Trading

The source tells me that the relationships between Singapore and China were stable before 1819.

The evidence is "The porcelains quality was also quite good."

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The Singapore tongkang was formerly used as the general purpose trader from Singapore to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and even Southern China.

What time period is this source from?
18th century

What kind of source is this?
Written

Where is this source from?
Museum

What area is revealed by this source?
Trading

This source tells me that Tongkang was used as the general purpose trader.

The evidence is "The Singapore tongkong was formerly used as the general purpose trader from Singapore to Malaysia, Indonesia,Thailand and even Southeast China.

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Chinese coins were excavated from the Parliment House Complex and dated to the various dynasties in China. The North Song Dynasty (960-1127)
-Tai Ping Tong Bao Northen Song dynasty (960-1127)
-Huang Song Tong Bao Tang Dynasty (618-907)Kai yuan Tong

What time period is this source is this source from?
10th-12th, 4th-10th

What kind of source is this?
Artefact

Where is this source from?
Museum

What area is revealed by this source?
Trade in Singapore before the 1819s

This source tells me that Singapore traded with China even before 1819.

The evidence is "Chinese coins were excavated from the Parliment House Complex and dated to the various dynasties in China."

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The British East India company led by Sir Stamford Raffels established a trading settlement on the island and set in motion the history of Singapore had been a trading port where it ems from China and Indonesia are traded. These sources tell us about the economic connections Singapore had with India,China,and Malaysia. There was trading ongoing in the 14th century between Singapore and China, since the blue and white porcelain were originated from China. Traders can come to Singapore trade, mostly during June to September, when the southwest monsoons transported traders from countries west of the India Ocean to Singapore.

What time period is this source from?
14th century

What kind of source is this?
Written source

Where is this source from
Internet

What area is revealed by this source?
Trading

This source tells me that Singapore traded most with China.

The evidence is "Singapore had been a trading port where it ems from China and Indonesia are traded.

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What trading was like in Singapore before 1819: Source 1 (textbook)        

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What trading was like in Singapore before 1819: Source 1 (textbook)        

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People travelled from Europe to India and China using the silk road. This route was first used during the Han Dynasty in China. Frankincense,gold,silk,spices were originated from different countries along the route. By the 7th century, people acquired the resources and expertise to build better and stronger ships. Maritime routes became more popular with traders and soon became the main method of transporting goods to other countries. Most of the traders who used the maritime  trade routes were from the Middle East to distant lands such as Southeast Asia and china. The rulers of China at that time had banned  their people from travelling outside the empire for fear of foreign influence,and that limited trade.The people had been trading with one another even before the arrival of Chinese and Indian traders. They exchanged spices such as cinnamon,cardomon and cloves. In the late 10th century,the Song court in China realised that maritime trade bought in wealth, and removed the ban against private ships going aboard for trade.

What time period is this source from?
14th century

What kind of source is this?
Written source

Where is this source from?
Textbook

What area is revealed by this source?
Trading

This source tells me that Singapore made trades from Europe to India and China.

The evidence is "People travelled from Europe to India and China using the silk road"