(Airdate: December 12, 2025) When China first exerted its influence In the 2nd Century BC, Hami was just beyond their reach. In those days, Hami was known as Yiwu. In subsequent dynasties, Chinese authority in this area waxed and waned. Not only did the northern branch of the Silk Road pass through Hami, another branch veered east at Hami and continued on through Mongolia to Peking. This was the shortcut to northern China…
Silk
