Qin Lun

Qin Lun was a merchant from the Roman Empire who arrived in Chinese kingdom of Wu in 226. He arrived in Jiaozhi, modern Hanoi, Vietnam, and was taken to see Sun Quan, king of Eastern Wu, who requested him to make a report on his native country and people. He was given an escort for the return trip of ten men and women under the authority of officer Liu Xian of Kuaiji. The escort died on the road and Qin Lun continued his journey home alone.

This event is known from the Book of Liang that was compiled under Yao Silian and completed in 635. Although there is not much information about Qin Lun it is invaluable as an evidence of early commerce between the Romans and Chinese.