British Economic Interests in the Far East

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  • Name Multinational cos exc free standing & general trading cos
  • Name International investment
  • Name General trading cos

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Traces the development of British interests - including investment and trading - in the Far East from their foundation furnishing 'a reliable and arresting background to some of the most important chapters in British political (sic) history'. Numerous passing references to British businesses. Sections include: ''Pre treaty ports period'; 'Treaty ports system'; 'Growth of British interests, 1842-1914'; '1914-36 - changing balances and interests'. 'Issued under the auspices of the Royal Institution of International Affairs'