Chinese Shanxi merchant research

Author: Zhang Zhengming
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Shanxi is a land of rich natural resources and outstanding talent, serving as the cradle of the Chinese nation and a significant birthplace of the Yellow River civilization. It is a revolutionary old area with a glorious tradition and a base for coal and energy industries. Shanxi is bounded by the Taihang Mountains to the east, faces the Yellow River to the west, connects to Central China to the south, and opens to the Gobi Desert to the north, making it an important gateway for Beijing and Tianjin. The province covers an area of 15.63 square kilometers and has a population of over 33 million, comprising 11 cities and 119 counties. On this land, many significant events in the history of the Chinese nation have taken place, embodying the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors and forming a profound and unique cultural heritage of Shanxi. This book collects the latest research findings on various aspects of Shanxi's business management, rise and fall, the nature and role of Shanxi, and the life of the Jin merchants. It explores the operational of Jin merchants in the grand historical panorama of nearly 500 years from different perspectives. It holds certain practical reference significance for promoting our country's excellent traditional culture and advancing the development of the socialist market economy.