Northwest Ethnic Trade Research: Centered on the Tea and Horse Market

Author: Wei Mingkong
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The Tea and Horse Fair was one of the special forms of ethnic trade in the history of Northwest China, representing complementary economic exchanges between agrarian and pastoral ethnic groups. It held a very important position in China's commercial history and ethnic history. This book comprehensively and systematically outlines the origins, content, evolution, and social impact of the Tea and Horse Fair in Northwest China. The author argues that ethnic trade in Northwest China, including the Tea and Horse Fair, is characterized by long duration, wide distribution, involvement of multiple ethnic groups, and rich content. Beyond the commercial significance of mutual exchange between ethnic groups, it also carries political, military, and national defense implications. In addition to trade among ethnic groups within the territory, there were also commercial activities with ethnic groups outside the territory during certain periods and within specific ranges.