The Maritime Silk Road, a network of maritime routes, was the lifeblood of connectivity, enabling the transport of valuable goods such as tea and silk to the far-flung corners of the globe. In the world of maritime history, the connection between China and Europe is a tale woven through centuries of exploration, trade and innovation. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we embark on a journey to uncover the rich maritime heritage that binds these two distant regions together. Crossing Cultures is a programme jointly produced by CGTN and Euronews.