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lion be introduced 1 into china
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lion be introduced into china 1
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  • SRC With increased trade during the Han dynasty and cultural exchanges through the Silk road , lions were introduced into China from the ancient states of Central Asia by peoples of Sogdiana , Samarkand , and the Yuezhi ( 月氏 ) in the form of pelts and live tribute , along with stories about them from Buddhist priests and travelers of the time .