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The junk trade between China and Malacca suffered after 1657, when Malacca was permitted one or two junk per year. A junk is a Chinese sailing vessel developed during the Han Dynasty.
Parameswara was the last of a line of kings who ruled at Palembang as vassals of Majapahit. Parameswara accepted Chinese suzerainty and sent tribute to the emperor and developed close relationship with China.