Below is a map from Goldman Sachs of the world's fastest-growing trade routes since 2005. And as you can see, it's been all about China.

These trade routes have left a lasting imprint in cultures and markets across the world, which in many cases can still be seen today. Here are 18 goods that have shaped the global economy from ...

Here are several that changed the world. The Silk Road is the most famous ancient trade route, linking the major ancient civilizations of China and the Roman Empire. Silk was traded from China to ...