Across the Ocean: Two Centuries of Sino-US Trade: Two Centuries of Sino-US Trade

Author: Lin Jian
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "What has been done cannot be undone, but it can be a teacher for the future." In today's profound changes in the global political and economic landscape, as the 21st century—the Pacific Economic Century—approaches, it is undoubtedly beneficial to calmly review and reflect on the arduous journey and ups and downs of Sino-US trade over the past 200 years, objectively and fairly record this period of history, and promote friendly exchanges and economic cooperation between the two countries. As the author examines the various historical stages of Sino-US trade development, he not only focuses on major events, significant trade activities, and key economic policies of each stage but also analyzes the economic environment, environmental background, and social atmosphere surrounding Sino-US trade to grasp the fundamental characteristics and basic context of its evolution. It is undeniable that this book is a product of a young scholar observing and analyzing Sino-US trade from a Chinese perspective, which inevitably has certain limitations. The book contains 270,000 words and is divided into 7 chapters, covering the economic history of Sino-US foreign trade relations. It includes topics such as early Sino-US trade, Sino-US trade from the Opium War to the end of the 19th century, Sino-US trade from the early 20th century to the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, and an introduction to the new era of Sino-US trade from 1979 to 1999.