hinrichfoundation 119d ago

How did early trade with China help launch the first wave of globalization? Historian Michael Pembroke explains how Spanish galleons, silver flows and Chinese silk created a truly global trade route linking Europe, Manila and Canton. In this excerpt from the Hinrich Foundation Trade Book Talks series, he traces the trans‑Pacific route, the Malacca Straits and the South China Sea, showing how China sat at the heart of the world economy centuries before container ships. This is essential viewing for anyone interested in China trade history, economic globalization and international trade. Watch the full Michael Pembroke Trade Book Talk and explore the complete Hinrich Foundation Trade Book Talks playlist for more in‑depth conversations on global trade and China’s role in the world. #ChinaTrade #Globalization #EconomicHistory #InternationalTrade #HinrichFoundation #TradeBookTalks About Trade Book Talks Our Trade Book Talks delve into timely research-driven perspectives on global trade issues for an audience of academics, policymakers and trade practitioners. Each moderated session features authors of recently published books that provide insight into the evolving global trade landscape. https://tinyurl.com/yk9w2azz