Foreign Banks and Global Finance in Modern China

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The study explores the critical role of foreign banks in late 19th and early 20th century China, highlighting their influence on the country's financial integration into the global economy. By utilizing diverse primary sources from various countries, the author reconstructs how these institutions supported China's burgeoning foreign trade and interactions with international capital markets. The work emphasizes the significance of foreign banks in shaping pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and contributing to the foundations of economic globalization.