Chinese naval expeditions were abruptly ended in 1433 because
A. Zheng He was suspected of building his personal power.
B. maintaining the fleet was considered a needless waste of national resources.
C. the voyages had led to several humiliating defeats.
D. the large Chinese vessels proved to be unseaworthy.
E. all of the above.
Answer: B. maintaining the fleet was considered a needless waste of national resources.
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