History of China's Foreign Trade. Volume 2

Author: Sun Yuqin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Examining the history of China's foreign trade in the modern century reveals that foreign trade activities play a significant role in a country's social progress. The formation of a unified domestic market and political stability are crucial for realizing this role. Moreover, an independent and complete national sovereignty is a necessary guarantee for the healthy development of a country's economy. In today's increasingly globalized economy, China must actively adapt to international trends, vigorously develop an open economy, accelerate integration with the global economy, and promote rapid national economic growth. However, caution must be exercised when it comes to ceding national sovereignty and ensuring national economic security. This book covers the modern period of China's foreign trade history, primarily studying the development of China's foreign trade from 1840 to 1948 over the course of a century. Organized chronologically, the book is divided into six chapters, each discussing the macro-environment, major institutional arrangements, import and export performance, and the impact on the modern economy of China's foreign trade during different periods.