scholarly journals Reconsideration on Foreign Trade Relations in Ancient China—Centered on the Silk Road and Tribute System

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2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Ancient China ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
Tribute System ◽  
The Silk Road

scholarly journals Foreign Trade Cooperation Technologies: Prospects and Opportunities (With China and Russia as Examples)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4033-4043
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Trading Partners ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Trade Partners ◽  
The Silk Road

The article has analyzed the benefits and barriers of creating the Sino-Russian free trade based on the legal documents governing the formation of the Silk Road taking into account features of the economies’ development at the current stage. The main trading partners of the Russian Federation among the far-abroad countries have been identified. The structure of exports-imports of the Russian Federation with the foreign trade partners among the APEC countries has been analyzed, including the structure of the trade between China and Russia, and the volume of bilateral trade between countries. The article has analyzed the state of trade cooperation between Russia and China by industries, and also assessed the competitiveness of the trading environment of the Silk Road countries. The authors have compared the parametric characteristics of Russia and China, and also forecasted the changes in the commodity structure of imports and exports for the Russian-Chinese foreign trade relations.

Study on the Relation between the Linked-Pearl Pattern and Weaving Technology in Ancient China

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 2093-2098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Li ◽  
Qiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Silk Road ◽  
Ancient China ◽  
Pattern Design ◽  
Historical Materials ◽  
Textile Technology ◽  
Weaving Technology ◽  
The Silk Road

The linked-pearl pattern on fabric is a key to study on the transformation of the technique from weaving warp-faced patterns to weft-faced patterns in ancient China. However, the previous studies on the linked-pearl pattern on fabric were not very clear, and led to much misunderstanding. Some researchers believed that Chinese weavers did not master the technique of weft-faced patterns until Persian merchants introduced the brocades with a pattern featuring stringed ball into China along the Silk Road. Based on the studies on historical materials and archeological discoveries of the linked-pearl pattern on fabric, we hold that there are positive connections among the linked-pearl pattern, the technique of weaving weft-faced patterns and the draw loom. The dissemination of the linked-pearl pattern prompted the development of pattern design and the wide application of weft-faced pattern on fabric, even the invention of the draw loom which accelerated the development of textile technology in ancient China.

scholarly journals The Spread and Integration of Painted pottery Art along the Silk Road

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Kai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Ancient China ◽  
Mutual Exchange ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Cultural Exchanges ◽  
Painted Pottery ◽  
The Silk Road

The Silk Road is a product of the mutual exchange of material culture and spiritual culture among ancient China and other countries, regions, and nations. It is the result of the contact and collision between Eastern and Western civilizations. Historically, the Silk Road served as a bridge of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, closely linking ancient Chinese culture with the cultures of Central Asia, West Asia, and even ancient Siberian. In various areas along the Silk Road, all kinds of painted pottery art were integrated and developed.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF THE NEW SILK WAY BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Natal’ya V. Ivina ◽  
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Elizaveta S. Belova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
The People ◽  
International Transport ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Favorable Conditions

This article provides an analysis of China ‘s initiative called the New Silk Road, which involves stimulating the economy of the People ‘s Republic of China by accelerating the delivery of goods to Europe and generally improving the transport situation. It is noted that the strategy for Russia to realize its transit potential could be the operational preparation of international transport corridors on its territory and effective diplomacy to convince neighbouring rival countries to join Russian projects, to develop proposals for them on favorable conditions of foreign trade relations and transportation of goods through the territory of the Russian Federation.

scholarly journals Textual Research on Henna Art Introduced into Ancient China Through the Silk Road

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Xue Yang ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Tang Dynasty ◽  
Ancient Egypt ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Ancient China ◽  
Chinese Traditional Culture ◽  
Jin Dynasty ◽  
Mixed Use ◽  
The Tang Dynasty ◽  
Textual Research ◽  
The Silk Road

Since ancient Egypt, henna has been widely used as dyes for women’s henna body art. Through the Silk Road, China assimilated cultures of its Western Regions, India, and Persia, such as the henna art. In Ancient China the "garden balsam" is always called "henna". Nevertheless, they belong to two different kinds of flowers. Folks’ mixed use of these two kinds of flower names reflects the profound impact of the henna art on Chinese traditional culture of decorative nails. This textual research results revealed that in ancient China the customs of dye red nails are affected by foreign henna art and there were three development stages: the introduction period (from the Western Jin Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty), the development period (in the Song-Yuan Dynasty) and the popularity period (in the Ming-Qing Dynasty).

scholarly journals Genesis of the Silk Road and Its Northern Directions

2001 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1167-1180
Author(s):  
Petr I. Shulga ◽  
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Daniil P. Shulga ◽  
Karina A. Hasnulina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Han Dynasty ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
The West ◽  
Great Cost ◽  
Southern Siberia ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
Caucasoid Population ◽  
The Silk Road

This article argues that the conclusions in the prevailing modern scientific literature on the formation of the Great Silk Road 3rd‑2nd millennium BC or from the 4th‑3rd centuries BC cannot be considered reasonable in light of available scientific and archival evidence. Until the 3rd‑2nd centuries BC at the western and northern borders of Xinjiang Region the predominantly Caucasoid population of Xinjiang contacted the related cultures of Kazakhstan and Sayano-Altai, but did not have any noticeable or documented trade (exchange) connections with the eastern Mongols of the Gansu Corridor, nor with farmers of ancient China and nomads of Northern China. Significant migrations of the population from Xinjiang to China and in the opposite direction between the third and the first half of the 1st millennium BC according to the available archaeological records has not been observed. The Silk Road from China through Xinjiang to the west with the direct involvement of the Chinese, only begins to function in the 1st century BC, and then only when the Han Empire at great cost finally succeeded in pushing the Hunnu out of Xinjiang, and established control over this territory. This event was preceded by active trade relations between the northern kingdoms of China and the nomads of Southern Siberia in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC and the delivery of the gifts to the Huns from the Han Dynasty in the 2nd century BC. This enabled silk and varnish products to penetrate Southern Siberia, Central Asia and then back into Xinjiang

“Band Wagon and Gravy Train”: uses and abuses along the Silk Road

Afghanistan ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-194
Author(s):  
Warwick Ball
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Ancient Trade ◽  
International Image ◽  
Academic Discussion ◽  
The Silk Road

The Silk Road as an image is a relatively new one for Afghanistan. It appeals to both the pre-Islamic and the perceived Islamic past, thus offering an Islamic balance to previous identities linked to Bamiyan or to the Kushans. It also appeals to a broader and more international image, one that has been taken up by many other countries. This paper traces the rise of the image of the Silk Road and its use as a metaphor for ancient trade to encompass all contacts throughout Eurasia, prehistoric, ancient and modern, but also how the image has been adopted and expanded into many other areas: politics, tourism and academia. It is argued here that the origin and popularity of the term lies in late 20th century (and increasingly 21st century) politics rather than any reality of ancient trade. Its consequent validity as a metaphor in academic discussion is questioned

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