Why did China's ancient commerce prosper, but we lacked the real business spirit?

The lack of real business spirit in ancient China was related to China's farming culture. The ancient culture of China originated from the Central Plains, and the natural environment in this area is suitable for farming. Almost all the early China people gathered here. Planting plants, hunting and domesticating animals can ensure their lives, which formed our early farming culture. We don't need to run around.

At the beginning, the population was not so large, but it was vast, fertile and easy to survive. Under the influence of this environment, a relatively quiet and stable human nature has gradually developed.

Extended data:

Western civilization originated in ancient Greece. In the Mediterranean region where ancient Greece was located, the land where human beings lived was not so open and fertile, and this natural environment greatly affected the lifestyle of local people. They have to go out, make a living outside, enter the world, trade, do business and so on, thus gradually forming a culture that pays attention to business and trade.

Wandering western businessmen often have to deal with strangers, which is a big difference. Strangers don't trust each other in communication, emphasize contracts and sign contracts. Insurance is a contract. Traditionally, China people don't take risks like westerners. We are used to "storing", "storing" and "saving", which is natural in farming society. The grain planted in summer is stored for use in winter, and some is reserved for use when the harvest is good.