Did ancient China conquer another civilization?

Answer 1

Ancient China, particularly during the various dynastic periods, did engage in military campaigns and expansions, but it primarily focused on consolidating its own territories rather than outright conquering other civilizations in the way that some other empires did. The Han Dynasty, for example, expanded its influence into Central Asia through military conquests and the establishment of the Silk Road. However, rather than total conquest, these interactions often involved trade, cultural exchange, and vassal states rather than the complete subjugation of other civilizations.