Britain forces trade upon China by using its superior military power. Today China is supporting Russia to put Europe on the defensive. Western imperialism is getting a taste of its own 'medicine'.
There is no such thing as free trade in the real world - the power projection of nation states operates at varying levels in concert with merchants to maximise the wealth and resource capture achieved.
Governments are a crucial factor in the wealth of nations. China and Russia are challenging western imperialism. The tables have turned since The Opium Wars.
Britain forces trade upon China by using its superior military power.
Today China is supporting Russia to put Europe on the defensive.
Western imperialism is getting a taste of its own 'medicine'.
There is no such thing as free trade in the real world - the power projection of nation states operates at varying levels in concert with merchants to maximise the wealth and resource capture achieved.
Governments are a crucial factor in the wealth of nations.
China and Russia are challenging western imperialism.
The tables have turned since The Opium Wars.