Zheng He, a great Chinese navigator and messenger of peace, expanded the Maritime Silk Road, which connected China with the rest of the world more than 600 years ago. Zheng He’s fleet visited four countries and peoples along the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa during his seven epic voyages, laying the groundwork for later friendship and cooperation between Africa and China. The journey was a manifestation of traditional Chinese philosophy, which values harmony. Readers can expect an in-depth and multi-faceted account of Zheng He’s voyages to Africa, from the impact and significance of his arrival on the continent to the relationships he formed with African people.