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Srivijaya and Tang China: The 7th Century Alliance That Shaped Southeast Asia
Long before the Song dynasty chronicles, Srivijaya was already a major player in Tang China's maritime world. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the diplomatic and trade relations between the Srivijayan mandala and the Tang empire during the 7th to 9th centuries. They discuss the tributary missions recorded in Tang annals, the exchange of gifts—including a captive king and a Buddhist relic—and the role of Srivijayan ports as hubs for Chinese monks traveling to India. They also delve into the strategic importance of the Strait of Malacca, the goods that flowed through the maritime…
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