Cross the vast ocean (Two hundred years of US-China 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 guide 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 documenting this period of history. This serves not only to preserve the friendly exchanges and economic and trade development between the two countries but also to promote cooperation and prosperity among nations in the Pacific Rim. When examining the various historical stages of Sino-US trade development, the author not only focuses on major events, significant trade activities, and key economic policies of each stage but also delves into the economic environment, environmental background, and social atmosphere surrounding Sino-US trade, thereby grasping the fundamental characteristics and basic context of its evolution. It is undeniable that this book is a product of a young scholar standing on China's side, observing and analyzing Sino-US trade through the lens of a Chinese perspective, which inevitably carries certain limitations. The book, with a total of 270,000 words, is divided into seven chapters, narrating the economic history of Sino-US foreign trade relations. It covers 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 eve of the War of Resistance Against Japan, and finally, the introduction of Sino-US trade in the new era from 1979 to 1999.