The American century of humiliation

The American century of humiliation

In 1800, when the young American Republic was finding its feet and the Industrial Revolution was in its infancy, China dominated the world economy, producing nearly half of the planet’s manufactured output. But as European ships came calling with what seemed inferior wares, the Chinese Empire turned its back on trade, certain it would prosper best without these backward Westerners. That turn inward sealed its fate. By the time of the first Opium

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Can You Live Without China’s Junk?

Submission by Dr. Glenn Mollette What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles, and catheters. And of course, there’s more. These and other products made up a significant portion of the more than $48.83 billion in exports China sent to the U.S. in December 2024 alone. For the entire year, it was over $600 billion. To b…

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