Matteo Ricci on China via Samuel Purchas: Faithful Re-Presentation

Research reveals previously undocumented experiences of early Chinese migrants in 16th-century Spain, offering rare insights into their transoceanic journeys and integration. Archival records from the Archivo General de Indias in Seville provide evidence of three individuals' travels, conditions upon arrival, and prevailing European perceptions of East Asia. The study highlights the Asian Diaspora's role in shaping cultural exchanges between Europe and Asia during this period, challenging traditional narratives that focus primarily on European travelers.

(Ed.). (2016). Matteo Ricci on China via Samuel Purchas: Faithful Re-Presentation. Western Visions of the Far East in a Transpacific Age, 1522-1657, 99–114. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315547503-12