The Interaction Between Chinese and Malaysian Civilizations in the Context of Ceramic Trade in the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Abstract
Transnational trade between Malaysia and China is believed to have commenced around 110 BCE. By the 14th century, during the Ming Dynasty, the frequency of trade exchanges and the diversity of traded goods between the two regions had significantly increased, indicating a period of active maritime commerce. The Age of Discovery and the opening of new maritime routes further accelerated global navigational activities and the process of trade globalization between the 14th and 17th centuries. This paper adopts a qualitative research approach to examine the trade mechanisms, product varieties, and commercial routes of ceramic trade between Malaysia and China during this period. It further analyses the underlying reasons for the trade and cultural exchanges between the two regions in this specific historical context. The study also offers historical insights and cultural significance that can inform contemporary trade development and cultural transmission between Malaysia and China.
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