China’s President Hu visits Malacca on 11 Nov 09

November 12, 2009

by Flower Guy

Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing being shown the sights by Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob and Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. – Bernama pic

A memorable day in the history of Malacca, China’s President Hu stepped in Melaka on 11 November, 2009. Cultural ties that has established more than 600 years ago, many thanks to Admiral Cheng Ho, a sailing pioneer who sailed The Straits of Malacca in 14th century.

The sailing of the Muslim admiral, who was also known as Zheng He, had much impact on maritime history and bilateral ties and cultural exchanges between China and more than 30 countries he visited, including with Melaka - Bernama.

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