@calestous The reasons why the Ming Dynasty ceased long distance voyages in 1433 are well documented. E.g. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zheng_He
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@volkwyr I thought they got driven back by locals, leaving behind genes among San people hence their genomic diversity. -
@calestous it is believed some 15th C shipwrecked Chinese created some diversity on Lamu Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Kenya … -
@volkwyr I didn't know this at all. Thanks for sharing.
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@calestous that was the Ming Dynasty era where neo-Confucianism and cultural introspection took root.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@calestous Was there a need to colonize?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@calestous they had no desire to sustain colonies..theirs was access & influence via trade..manageable,profitable & responsibility free..Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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