How did Ming China expand its international trade networks and influence in the early 1400s?
A.
China developed new ships called caravels that allowed them to reach the far ports of West Africa.
B.
China developed the magnetic compass and marine chronometer to enable them to cross the Pacific Ocean.
C.
China financed a large new fleet sent out to trade and build contacts under the command of Zheng He.
D.
China financed large overland caravans to travel along the Silk Road and trade with the European kingdoms.