China's Foreign Trade, 1950-1973: The American Contribution
Abstract
The essay deals with three related problems. First: the size, direction, and composition of the PRC's foreign trade since 1949. Second: the character of Sino-American trade since 1971, when the twenty-year embargo on such by the U.S. was lifted. Third: the estimates that can be made for China's foreign trade in general and trade with the U.S. in particular for 1974 and beyond. Based on an analysis of the latest trade data available, it is concluded that the Sino-American trade of 1971-present has been most beneficial to the PRC and severely inconsequential to the U.S.; both conclusions being reached from a primarily military point of view.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0779363
Entities
People
- Sidney Klein
Organizations
- United States Army War College