Standard Oil Company and the Chinese Government (1870-1953)
by Chen Lijun
About This Novel
Mobil Oil Company was once the world's first trust company and had a decisive influence in the modern world. Since it entered China in the late Qing Dynasty, it was called a "giant spirit" by Liang Qichao. But there are big difficulties. As a company, although Mobil Oil maintains a high degree of autonomy, it is often restricted not only by the U. S. Government, but also by the governments of trade importing countries and investment host countries. In the context of the changing international political situation and the ever-changing situation in China, Mobil Oil's operations in China need to consider its own global business strategy, and also need to deal with various relationships with the US and Chinese governments and even local governments. Many decisions affect the whole body. Under the influence of various combined forces, this giant's operations in China began with the popularization of kerosene and ended with the oil embargo against China. This book focuses on the main events between Mobil and the Chinese government in modern times, showing the interest negotiations, mutual understanding and external influence between Mobil and the Chinese government in various historical periods, and revealing the extensive, complex and unique relationship between Mobil Oil Company, which is essentially a capitalist private enterprise, and the Chinese and U. S. Governments. At some important historical moments, the above-mentioned relationship not only reflected the role of Mobil Oil Company under the change of U. S. Policy towards China, but also influenced the Chinese government's petroleum industry concepts and actions to a certain extent. Therefore, understanding the development history of Mobil Oil Company in modern China also has certain reference significance for contemporary political economy. This book uses rich historical materials to provide vivid examples of the interaction between powerful American multinational corporations and the modern Chinese government.
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