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The history of customs duties reflects the development of the Qing fiscal system, especially in its transition from a rather traditional to a more modern econom

The book is the volume of “History of Customs in the Qing Dynasty” among a series of books of “Deep into China Histories”. The earliest known written re

The Qing dynasty (1636–1912)—a crucial bridge between “traditional” and “modern” China—was remarkable for its expansiveness and cultural sophistic

Argues that Qing China was not just a continental empire, but a maritime power protecting its interests at sea.

From 1854 to 1952, the Chinese Maritime Customs Service delivered one-third to one-half of all revenue available to China’s central authorities. Much more tha