-116 ⟶ Zhang Qian's Return from Western Regions

Zhang Qian (張騫), Chinese diplomat and explorer
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1087
1713

🗺️ Zhang Qian's Return from Western Regions

Zhang Qian (張騫), Chinese diplomat and explorer⟶
Zhang Qian's Return from Western Regions (-116)
Han DynastySilk RoadExplorationDiplomacyTradeXiongnuGeopolitics
ChinaChina

💸 First Issuance of Chinese Paper Money

The first Chinese paper money is issued.⟶
First Issuance of Chinese Paper Money (650)
EconomyFinanceCurrencyTradeTang DynastyBanking
ChinaChina

🚢 Quanzhou Establishes Maritime Trade Tax Office

a new office at the Chinese international seaport of Quanzhou is established to handle and regulate taxes and tariffs on all mercantile transactions of foreign goods coming from Africa, Arabia, India, Sri Lanka, Persia, and South East Asia.⟶
Quanzhou Establishes Maritime Trade Tax Office (1087)
TradeTaxationMaritimeSong DynastyTariffsInternational TradeEconomySilk Road
ChinaChina

💰 Kangxi Emperor Declares Economic Recovery Achieved

The Kangxi Emperor acknowledges the full recovery of the Chinese economy since its apex during the Ming.⟶
Kangxi Emperor Declares Economic Recovery Achieved (1713)
Qing DynastyEconomic HistoryKangxi EmperorTradeImperial ChinaMing Dynasty
ChinaChina