1 and the origin of thirteen lines
Founded in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty, Guangzhou Thirteen Lines is a commercial organization with foreign trade as its main activity. The names of thirteen banks came from the regulations at that time, that is, each foreign trade company must send 13 servants to manage its business in Guangzhou.
2. The economic status of the thirteenth bank.
In the Qing Dynasty, Shisanhang became one of the most important cities in China's foreign trade. Mainly engaged in the import and export trade of silk, tea, porcelain and other commodities, it gradually formed a unique commercial system and became one of the landmark buildings of Guangzhou's commerce at that time.
3. Organizational structure of Line13
13 banks implement the mode of "president's jurisdiction and company management". The governor was appointed by the Qing government, and the company was organized by businessmen from various countries. Each company has its own trademark and shop, which is managed by employees. Within the thirteenth bank, companies compete with each other, but at the same time they form a * * * relationship of interests and cooperation.
4. Decline of Thirteen Lines
With the development of the times and the change of China's foreign trade, the position of Thirteen Banks has gradually declined. /kloc-At the end of 0/9, western powers began to invade China by force, forcing China to open more trading ports. This dealt a heavy blow to the trading business of thirteen banks, leading to their gradual decline and eventual bankruptcy.
5, the historical value of the thirteen lines
Although the thirteen lines in Guangzhou no longer exist, they still have important historical value. Thirteen lines are the epitome of China's foreign trade, reflecting China's business culture and foreign policy. It is also one of the symbols of Guangzhou as a trading city, which has important reference value for the urban planning and development of modern Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, referred to as Yangcheng, Huacheng and Wuyang for short, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province, a provincial capital and sub-provincial city, a national central city, a megacity and a core city of Guangzhou metropolitan area, and an important central city, an international business center and a comprehensive transportation hub in China as determined by the State Council.