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What would have happened if the chinese sent explorers west during the high antiquity? The reasons for China to send explorers west could be many, but perhaps some emperor declared that Chinas borders must be expanded or something like that. This situation of course assumes that the chinese had the capability to mount such an expedition and actually make it to at least the middle east. But as I'm no expert in the field of chinese history, I ask you if this could be possible during the antiquity. And if it's possible, what would the possiblities for a trade route to develop be?
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