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What role did Shandong play in maritime trade during the Six Dynasties period?
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During the Six Dynasties period (220–589 ce), Shandong emerged as North China’s leading maritime centre. The region functioned as a vital hub for maritime trade by receiving various commodities from the South China coastal area—specifically from the regions that are now Fujian and Guangdong provinces. Once these goods arrived, Shandong served as a transshipment point, distributing the products to destinations both north and south of the Huang He (Yellow River).1