Here are some specific examples of how the Chinese spread paper money from other parts of world:
- Tang Dynasty merchants:
Chinese merchants travelled extensively throughout Asia, trading silk, tea, and other goods.
They used paper money to facilitate these international trade transactions.
- Mongol Conquests:
During the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Mongols used paper money
in the vast territories they conquered, extending it's use westward through Asia and into Europe. Mongol invasions and trade also played an important role in introducing paper money
into Russia and Eastern Europe.
- European Travellers:
In the 13th century, European travellers like Marco Polo, visited China and observed the usage of paper money. After returning to Europe, Marco Polo's description of paper money piqued people's curiosity and contribute to its subsequent interest in Europe
Through these interactions and exchanges, paper money gradually spread
form China and was adopted to varying degrees , shaping the evolution on currency across diverse cultures and economies globally.