Who was a Chinese elite that Ricci worked with?
Li Shizhen
Sun Yat-sen
Xu Guangqi
Wang Yangming
Answer
Xu Guangqi, a prominent Chinese intellectual and government official during the Ming Dynasty, collaborated closely with Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit missionary. Their partnership was a significant landmark in the cultural and scientific exchange between China and the West. Guangqi was open-minded and eager to learn about Western astronomy, mathematics, and other scientific advancements, which he recognized could benefit China's development.
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