There is mention of China in the Hadith about acquiring knowledge. Any special significance of China of all countries? Also how was the Prophet s.a.w.s. aware of this place?

Please provide some background info on the extent of trade routes, etc. in those times.

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The Hadith you question is classified as very unreliable.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH

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