试论明代的中缅贸易

The trade of China-Myanmar in Ming Dynasty

明代的中缅贸易可以划分为两个部分:缅北的陆路边贸和下缅甸地区的海路贸易。明代缅甸南、北方民族地方政权在外交和经济上的相对独立性,较大程度上促进了中缅贸易的发展。得益于中缅贸易的发展,明代在中缅边境地区新兴起了数个商贸城镇。明代的中缅贸易还促使了两国间的人员和物品流动增多,促进了中缅间的文化交流,从而在历史上开启了一个中缅两国人民友好交往更加密切繁荣的时代。在云南省加快实施"桥头堡"战略的今天,曾经在明代繁荣的滇缅商道将再次焕发出新的活力。

The trade of China - Myanmar in the Ming Dynasty could be differentiated into two parts, the border trade by land route at the north region and the trade by sea route at the coast area. In the Ming Dynasty, local authorities of Myanmar had more independence in foreign trade, which had promoted the trade relation between China and Myanmar. Benefited from the booming business, not only some new trade town had appeared in north border area, but also people and goods exchanges were daily in- creasing, and then the exchanging of culture between tow countries had been developed. As a result, The Ming Dynasty ushered in a new era during which China - Myanmar people enjoyed a friendly relationship. Nowadays, Yunnan Province is carrying out a development strategy figuratively entitled as＂ Bridgehead＂, and the ancient trade route way between Yunnan and Myanmar will radiate new vigor in the new age.