Modern Chinese Economic History

Author: Chief Editor Wu Shen yuan
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Modern Economic History of China primarily covers the transformation of China's modern economic system and the modernization of social and economic life. The book takes the evolution of modern China from a traditional, closed natural economy to a new, open capitalist economy as its main thread, depicting a clear and vivid picture of the profound social transformation from various perspectives such as agriculture, industry, transportation, finance, banking, foreign trade, and urban commerce. The Modern Economic History of China is well-argued, rich in reliable data, and written in lively yet concise language, making it an excellent and mature textbook on economic history. The book traces the economic conditions of China before and after the Opium War, as well as the development of modern agriculture, modern industry, modern finance, and modern foreign trade, all within the context of historical progression.