Scenarios about 'treasure fleet'
The term for large naval expeditions undertaken by Ming Dynasty China during the early 15th century, most notably under Admiral Zheng He. These massive fleets of hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors conducted diplomatic, trade, and military missions throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa, demonstrating China's naval power and technological superiority before the voyages were abruptly discontinued due to shifting imperial priorities.
What If China Never Abandoned Ocean Exploration?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Ming Dynasty continued the Treasure Fleet voyages, potentially reshaping global colonization patterns, trade networks, and the modern world order.