摘要
Aseaside city of 8 million people, Quanzhou in southeast China＇s Fujian Province was once described by Marco Polo （1254-1374） as the ＂＇Alexandria ot the East＇＂ in the late 13th century, when it was known as Zayton （or Zaitun） by traders arriving from the Arab world and heralded as one of the world＇s most glodous ports.
The leading port on the ancient Maritime Silk Road prepares to resume its mission Aseaside city of 8 million people,Quanzhou in southeast China’s Fujian Province was once described by Marco Polo(1254-1324)as the"Alexandria of the East"in the late 13th century,when it was known as Zayton(or Zaitun)by traders arriving from the Arab world and heralded as one of the world’s most glorious ports.
