The Rise of Huizhou Merchants: Catalyst for Economic Boom in China's Towns.
The rise of Huizhou Merchants was closely linked to the economic development of Southeast towns in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Huizhou Merchants thrived during periods of economic prosperity in the Southeast towns, but experienced slumps when the towns were destroyed. The peak of Huizhou Merchants coincided with the revitalization of the Southeast towns' economy in the Qing Dynasty.
