Trade, in theory, brings a developed system to China that works for the good of China and the world. The moment that system is prevented from coming in and improving the lives of the common people, just to preserve a one party emperial rulership, I don't like it.
The moment trade starts to prop up the old system instead of rid the world of it, then trade becomes detrimental.
bump posts 5, 6, 14 and 15.