https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/quanzhou/Recent content in Quanzhou on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/quanzhou-zayton-port-prosperity/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/quanzhou-zayton-port-prosperity/Drawing from primary sources such as the Ming Dynasty General Gazetteer of the Eight Min Prefectures, this study explores the medieval glory of Quanzhou (Zayton Port) as a global maritime hub. It analyzes the city's Erythrina heritage, the scale of 'thousands of ships' carrying exotic goods, and the administrative role of the Maritime Trade Supervisorate, showcasing the cross-cultural integration of the Maritime Silk Road.