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Ming-Annam Diplomacy

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1371–1380

In the 1370s, the Ming maintained tributary relations with Trần dynasty Annam, exchanging envoys around 1372 that confirmed Annam as a Ming vassal, s…

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  1. 1371–1375Nanjing (Ming capital) · ChinaThe Trần dynasty regularly sent envoys to the Ming with tribute goods according to early Ming regulations, while the Ming maintained the vassal order through investiture and reciprocal gifts, keeping Annam's position stable within the Ming vassal system.
  2. 1372Thăng Long · AnnamIn 1372 the Trần dynasty sent envoys to the Ming court to pay tribute, and the Ming sent envoys to investiture the Trần ruler; both sides confirmed the vassal relationship and exchanged information on possible maritime border and Champa situations.

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