I was used in the Chinese economy. Oftentimes, I had holes in me so that I could be
carried on a string. I made trade across the
Zhou empire much easier. Who am I?

no

Explanation:

answer; i believe the first answer to be (independent; /// and the second answer is (french); good luck

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