The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives

Authors

James J. Przystup, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

From its earliest days, the United States has been engaged in trade with East Asia. In February 1784, the Empress of China left New York harbor, sailing east to China, arriving at Macau on the China coast in August of that year. The ship returned to the United States the following May with a consignment of Chinese goods, which generated a profit of $30,000. In 1844, China granted the United States trading rights in the Treaty of Wanghia.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

4-2009

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Recommended Citation

Przystup, James J., "The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives" (2009). Strategic Forums. 39.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/39