In the early Ming Dynasty, China was one of the most developed countries in the world. Between 1405 and 1433, the Ming government, sent Zheng He on seven voyages to the Western Ocean with large-scale fleet on diplomatic missions. Zheng He had visited more than 30 countries and territories in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa He presented to them valuable gifts to show China's sincere desire to develop friendly relations with them and got warm responses. Zheng He,s voyages spread Chinese civilization, strengthened China's contacts and promoted cultural and economic exchanges with other countries in the world.
adj. 外交的,古字体的,老练的