Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.
I'll get it started, investing overseas can be considered diversification of your portfolio. An account investing overseas is not as susceptible to US market fluctuations and gives you a chance to have stock in companies in other markets. While this is all true, it turns out as we've seen in the recent financial crisis that the US market can have much effect on other markets.
The Chinese admiral who sailed around Asia during the Ming dynasty was Zheng He. He led several maritime expeditions from 1405 to 1433, reaching destinations such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and East Africa. Zheng He’s voyages aimed to establish trade relationships and showcase China's maritime power. His expeditions contributed significantly to cultural exchange and the expansion of Chinese influence during that period.
Zheng He undertook seven major maritime expeditions between 1405 and 1433 during the early Ming Dynasty. These voyages took him and his fleet to various regions, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and East Africa. The expeditions aimed to establish trade relations, assert Chinese influence, and collect tribute from foreign lands.
Explorers mistakenly identified the West Indian manatee as mermaids during their expeditions.
551 B.C. during the Zhou Dynasty.
paper was invented during the Tang dynasty
Yes, the Vikings used horses for transportation and warfare during their expeditions and raids.
A 12-month calendar was developed during the Shang Dynasty.
In 1435, the Ming Dynasty officially ended its maritime expeditions led by Admiral Zheng He, which had significantly expanded China's interactions with Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and beyond. This cessation marked a shift in China's foreign policy, as the dynasty turned inward and adopted a more isolationist stance, prioritizing internal stability over overseas engagement. Consequently, this affected China's trade relationships and diplomatic ties, leading to a decline in its influence on the global stage during the subsequent centuries.
Yuan Dynasty.
Buddhsm was introduced during the Han dynasty
Marco Polo came to China during the yuan dynasty.