The emperor also made significant efforts to strengthen and consolidate the empire's hegemonic position in East Asia through foreign policy. Diplomatic messages and military expeditions were sent to "all four corners of the world". Missions were sent to countries near and far, including Manchuria, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and the Timurid Empire in Central Asia. Zheng He's famous voyages even reached the shores of Southeast Asia, India, Persia, and East Africa.
The emperor also made significant efforts to strengthen and consolidate the empire's hegemonic position in East Asia through foreign policy Diplomatic messages and military expeditions were sent to "all four corners of the world" Missions were sent to countries near and far including Manchuria Korea Japan the Philippines and the Timurid Empire in Central Asia Zheng He's famous voyages even reached the shores of Southeast Asia India Persia and East Africa