Zheng He & The Arab world

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PRESENTER

Annie Ningxin Li

ORIGINAL CITY 

Dubai

Original Date

May 26, 2018

Description

As the One Belt One Road project is often mentioned in media, what are the connections between the Arab world and China? Zheng He, one of the most influential explorers in world history, was a pioneer who connected the Arab world and China, introducing them to one another and left precious physical documents including illustrations depicting his encounters with Oman, Yemen, Mecca and more.

Sources & Future References

• Saudi Aramco World : The Admiral: Zheng He

• The Ming Voyages | Asia for Educators | Columbia University

• The Origins of Omani-China Friendship: A Historical Review

• Zheng He and his Envoys’ Visits to Cairo in 1414 and 1433

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