Publisher's Synopsis
This collection comprises Volumes 153-156 of the âQuarterly Trade Returns, â documenting the foreign trade activities administered by the Chinese Maritime Customs Service. These volumes offer detailed statistical data regarding imports and exports, providing a comprehensive overview of Chinaâ(TM)s economic interactions with other nations during the period they cover.
Compiled by the Hai guan zong shui wu si shu (Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs), these records are invaluable for researchers and historians studying international trade, economic history, and the socio-economic dynamics of China. The meticulously gathered data sheds light on trade routes, commodities, and the evolving economic landscape of the time. These volumes serve as primary sources for understanding Chinaâ(TM)s role in global commerce and its economic development.
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