Because of Tokyo's position as a top 5 global business and trade city, prostitution continues to thrive in Tokyo.
Taganrog continued its development as a civic trade city.
The thriving trade city of Wēnzhōu is a perfect place to base yourself for rambles into the countryside.
İzmir was a primary trade city during the 19th century and still is today.
Historically, Cologne has always been an important trade city, with land, air, and sea connections.
Hence, it was an important trade city between Sri Lanka and the outside world.
"It's a trade city, and there's no one to protect it now."
Goods like tea and silk had to be shipped to those trade cities, and were taxed on the way.
Bordeaux was an important international trade city, due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
The ancient trade city of Phlan has fallen into impoverished ruin.