EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 16 MIN
Yuegang: Crescent of Silver and Silk
from The Context · host NewsChina
Today, we’ll talk about an important Ming Dynasty port that became a cradle of globalization. Yuegang, in Fujian Province, started as a smuggling hub but was later developed into the only legally sanctioned port for private overseas trade during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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