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China is not exactly famed for discovering or settling any new overseas territories, however, the country would never have grown as large and influential as it did without at least a few brave souls who dared to venture off the map and into the history books.

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ADMIRAL ZHENG HE: Population growth was one reason for the Chinese desire for more goods. Another was the celebrated naval expeditions led by Admiral Zheng He. Between 1405 and 1433 Zheng He led seven voyages to achieve the emperor Yongle’s diplomatic, political, diplomatic, geographical, and commercial goals.

Only in recent years have people, inside of China & out, learned of that grand epoch when Zheng He’s giant fleet sailed the seas. Learn about Zheng He’s voyages.

Ming Dynasty emperor Yongle inspecting tributes from the West African kingdoms after admiral Zheng He's Ming treasure ship expedition