Matteo Ricci first entered the Forbidden City in China during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty 1582. He was sent to China to preach in 1582, and died in Beijing in 16 10, where he preached in China for 28 years.

According to historical records, Matteo Ricci presented clocks and watches as gifts for the first time in the 29th year of Ming Wanli 160 1 year, and the gifts he gave won the favor of Ming Wanli.