Why was withdrawing from world affairs a turning point in Chinese history?

In 1990, the average income for an american worker was $1,518 per month. in 2000, the average income for an american worker was $2,632 per month. during this time period, a basket of necessities (food, housing, etc.) increased from $657 per month in 1990 to $1,402 per month in 2000. the real value of income ▼ increased decreased over that 10-year period.

Globalization is the process of the world becoming more connected. like any process that involves economic choices, it has positive and negative consequences. (essay prompt)

What are the unique drivers of behavior that are a result of language and culture?