Which of the following conclusions about China’s economy under the Ming dynasty is best supported by Image 1? Innovations in travel and communication contributed to the expansion of vast trade networks and to the wealth of Ming China. Innovations in travel and communication contributed to increasing vulnerability to European economies with greater production and stronger infrastructure. Innovations in navigation and shipping contributed to the expansion of vast trade networks and the wealth of Ming China. Innovations in navigation and shipping contributed to increasing vulnerability to Indian and African economies with greater production and stronger infrastructure.