A General History of China's Foreign Trade

China boasts a long history of foreign trade. As early as the pre-Qin period, residents of the country began to ship silk and other merchandise on outbound voyages. From the 2nd century BCE on, China has been connected to the rest of the world via the Overland Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road initiated in the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty.

Trade relations between China and other regions in the world have been developing gradually and continuously. Trade has contributed to deepening economic and cultural exchanges between China and other countries. While benefiting the whole of humankind, Chinese civilization has also absorbed the achievements of other civilizations, allowing China and other countries to experience mutual benefits and advance together.

This is the first volume in a series of books retelling the arduous development of China's foreign trade. It covers ancient times, recording China's foreign trade from the pre-Qin period to the early period of the Qing Dynasty.

Contents:

• Foreign Trade prior to the Han Dynasty:

  • Communication between the East and West in Ancient Times
  • The Ancient Trade in Silk in other Regions and Countries
  • The Formation of EastWest Transportation

• Foreign Trade in the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties:

  • The Socio-Economic Foundation of Foreign Trade Development
  • The Formation of Overland and Maritime Silk Road
  • Silk Road Trade Policy
  • Foreign Trade Development in the Han Dynasty
  • Economic and Cultural Communication with Foreign Countries

• Foreign Trade in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties:

  • The Socio-Economic Foundation for Foreign Trade Development
  • Silk Road Trade Policy
  • Changes in the Route of the Silk Road
  • Foreign Trade Development
  • Economic and Cultural Communication with Foreign Countries

• Foreign Trade in the Sui and Tang Dynasties:

  • The Socio-Economic Foundation of Foreign Trade Development
  • Foreign Trade Policy
  • Changes in the Route of the Silk Road
  • The Development of Foreign Trade
  • Foreign Trade and Economic & Cultural Communication with other Countries

• Foreign Trade in the Song Dynasty:

  • Socio-Economic Development
  • Foreign Trade Policy
  • Overseas Trade Flourishes in the Song Dynasty
  • The Influence of Foreign Trade on Socio-Economic Development

• Foreign Trade in the Yuan Dynasty:

  • The Economic Development and Advancement in the Shipbuilding and Seafaring Industries
  • Foreign Trade Policy
  • The Recovery and Decline of Overland Trade
  • Overseas Trade Flourishes in the Yuan Dynasty
  • The Influence of Foreign Trade on Socio-Economic Development

• Foreign Trade in the Ming Dynasty:

  • Socio-Economic Development
  • Maritime Trade Policy
  • The Evolution of the Maritime Trade System
  • Sino-Foreign Trade Relations
  • Foreign Trade and Economic & Cultural Communication with Foreign Countries

• Foreign Trade in the Early Period of the Qing Dynasty:

  • Socio-Economic Development
  • Overseas Trade Policy
  • Overseas Trade Management Policy
  • Foreign Trade Relations
  • Major Import & Export Commodities and Silver Circulation
  • Foreign Trade and Economic & Cultural Communication with Foreign Countries

Readership: Professionals and general readers who are interested in the history of China'

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