Feature: How Did Zheng He Connect The Arab World and China?

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Presenter: Annie Ningxin Li

Delivered: Dubai on May 26, 2018

The One Belt One Road project highlights the links between the Arab world and China. Historically, Zheng He was a key figure in connecting these regions, leaving behind valuable records and illustrations of his encounters with places like Oman, Yemen, and Mecca.

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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