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China’s empire of exploration – Attilio Jesus

From Le Monde Diplomatique:

China is celebrating the 600th anniversary of the amazing voyages of Admiral Zheng He, as great a navigator as Captain Cook or Columbus, and of his contribution to Chinese curiosity about the world.

September 14, 2005 12:56 PM
Posted By: Sophie Beach
Categories: China & the World
Tags: zheng he
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