How did Chinese traders help introduce Chinese novels to Mongolian readers in the 18th and 19th centuries?

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, Chinese traders played a significant role in the dissemination of literature by bringing numerous Mongolian translations of Chinese novels of enchantment and romance into Mongolia. These works included popular titles such as the San Kuo chih yen-i (Romance of the Three Kingdoms).1

This exchange facilitated the introduction of these Chinese literary forms to Mongolian readers, contributing to the broader cultural and literary landscape of the period.1