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Zheng He was a great navigator in the history of China and the world and a momentous pioneer in the great geographical discoveries. Zheng He’s voyages were the record-breaking feats in the history. He carried out the expeditions earliest in time and largest in fleet scale. He developed and employed the most advanced shipbuilding technology in his time. The most sophisticated and systematic navigation techniques were fully demonstrated in the voyages. And the most powerful navy force was well established. Zheng He’s great voyages are the magnificent landmarks not only in China’s political and diplomatic history but also in navigational annals of the world

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Jin Ding

Shanghai Maritime University,
Shanghai, P.R. China
   

Chaojian Shi

Shanghai Maritime University,
Shanghai, P.R. China
   

Adam Weintrit

Gdynia Maritime University,
Gdynia, Poland
weintrit@am.gdynia.pl
   
     
 
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