After the First Opium War, Britain expected total compliance from China—but when trade access and privileges fell short of expectations, frustration turned into aggression. Using a disputed ship ...
The 25th US president, William McKinley, seen here on a 1956 US Treasury note, is an inspiration for Trump's protectionist policies - Copyright AFP Hector RETAMAL The ...
Howard Chua-Eoan is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion covering culture and business. He previously served as Bloomberg Opinion's international editor and is a former news director at Time magazine. In ...