International trade has been an engine of growth for many Asian countries, enabling them to create jobs and raise living standards faster than in countries elsewhere in the world that were unready to take advantage of surging trade opportunities.
In pragmatic Asia, a nation’s standing is judged not just in terms of military power and diplomatic skill but also as a source of trade, investment and technology.
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