Maritime Silk Road, also known as "Maritime Ceramics Road" and "Maritime Spices Road", was first proposed by French orientalist Shasha in 19 13.
The Maritime Silk Road sprouted in Shang and Zhou Dynasties, developed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, formed in Qin and Han Dynasties, flourished in Tang and Song Dynasties, and changed in Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is the oldest known sea route. China's Maritime Silk Road is divided into two routes: the East China Sea route and the South China Sea route, with the South China Sea as the center.