How were Europeans reasons for overseas exploration similar to the reasons the the Chinese had for overseas exploration in early 1400s?

Both Europeans and Chinese sought to expand their influence and establish trade networks during their respective periods of overseas exploration in the early 1400s. Europeans were motivated by a desire for new trade routes to acquire spices, gold, and other valuable resources, as well as to spread Christianity. Similarly, the Chinese, under the Ming Dynasty, aimed to demonstrate their power and prestige through maritime expeditions, primarily led by Admiral Zheng He, while also seeking to establish trade relations and assert their dominance in the region. However, while European exploration often led to colonization, Chinese expeditions were more focused on diplomacy and trade.