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SHANGHAI, April 16 (Xinhua) -- One of today's most technically-advanced ships in the world set sail from here on Sunday to retrace the oldest maritime route that linked China with the rest of the world.


Merchant Vessel (M.V.) COSCO Netherlands is leaving Yangshan Deep Water Port at 7 p.m. local time (1100 GMT), in Shanghai, the world's largest cargo port, and will dock in the Port of Ningbo in east China, the Port of Singapore, the Suez Canal, the Pireaus Port in Greece Dallas Stars T-Shirts , and ports in Rotterdam of Netherlands, Hamburg of Germany, and Antwerp of Belgium, in its about 40-day journey.


Products with internationally well-known brand, like Hewlett-Packard (HP) computers, Sony LCD monitors, Hisense TV, Haier refrigerators Dallas Stars Hoodie , automobile spare parts and bicycles, assembled or made in China, are on board for export to northwestern European and other countries.


An over 150,000 ton oceangoing container vessel, the giant is 366-meter long, 51.2-meter wide and 67-meter high, and can carry up to 13,386 TEU (20 foot equivalent unit). It was manufactured by China's Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Customized Stars Jersey , Ltd. in 2013.


China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, owner of M.V. COSCO Netherlands, offers service on more than 100 routes globally, including those from the Far East to northwestern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Africa, as well as regional feeders within Europe and Southeast Asia nations. Part of the route that M.V.COSCO Netherlands travels overlaps with the ancient Maritime Silk Road and its history can be traced back to ancient time.


Yao Wei, a 30-year-old engine room engineman from Jiangsu Province Dallas Stars Jersey , first time on board M.V. COSCO Netherlands, told Xinhua, "I am very looking forward to this new journey, from history to reality, from China to Europe. It must be very impressive."


The ancient Maritime Silk Road was a crucial conduit for trade and cultural exchanges between China's southeastern coastal regions and countries in Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe.


It was first formed in the Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C.-220 A.D.), developed from the Three Kingdoms Period to Sui Dynasty (220-618 A.D.), flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties (618-1279 A.D.) Jason Spezza Stars Jersey , and fell into decline in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911 A.D.).


Through the sea route, silk, tea and china were exported, while spices and rare treasures like precious stones were brought to China.


During the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 A.D.), renowned Italian traveler and explorer Marco Polo headed for China along the Silk Road. After living in China for 17 years, he left from Quanzhou, a coastal city in southeast China's Fujian Province, or one of the starting points of the ancient Maritime Silk Road.


Marco Polo's remarks and memories of China were recorded in the book -- the Travels of Marco Polo Alexander Radulov Stars Jersey , which described China's politics, economy, culture and prosperity in detail at that time.


As ancient trade through sailing driven by monsoons and ocean currents gave way to the transoceanic trade via container freighters between China and Europe, the Maritime Silk Road has also witnessed the growth of cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.


Now, the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, or together the Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, aim to build an even stronger trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient trade routes and promote common development among all countries involved.


In May this year Ben Bishop Stars Jersey , China will host the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, during which participants will have an opportunity to explore cooperation opportunities, build cooperation platforms and share the outcomes of cooperation.


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RIO DE JANEIRO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Reigning Brazilian Serie A champions Palmeiras could secure a berth in the Copa Libertadores knockout phase if they defeat Penarol in their Group E match on Wednesday.


But to do so, Bolivian outfit Jorge Wilstermann must avoid losing their away clash against Argentina's Atletico Tucuman on Tuesday.


Palmeiras currently lead the group with seven points from three matches Stephen Johns Stars Jersey , one point ahead of second-placed Jorge Wilstermann.


Uruguay's Penarol are third with three points and Atletico Tucuman fourth with one point.


According to Palmeiras' former Brazilian international midfielder Jean, Penarol will be a formidable opponent at their Campeon del Siglo stadium in Montevideo, despite their poor form so far in the competition.


"We have to look at the bigger picture," Jean said. "It's important to secure our place in the next phase as soon as possible. We are going out to get three points. But when playing away from home the main thing is not to lose. A draw would be an excellent result."


Other teams that can book a place this week in the next stage of South America's top club competition are Brazil's Gremio, Argentina's Godoy Cruz and Paraguayan outfit Club Guarani.


Gremio and Club Guarani, who both have seven points, will meet at the former's Gremio Arena in Porto Alegre on Thursday while Godoy Cruz are away to Sport Boys Warnes of Bolivia on the same day.


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