Since the early dynasties of China, there have been connections between China and other early kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago, such as the northern area of the Malay Peninsula and Po-Ni, which lies in the western part of Borneo. The first recorded movement of people from China into what is now Malaysian territory occurred during the arrival of Mongol expeditionary forces under the leadership of Kublai Khan. The forces arrived in Borneo in 1292 to prepare for the invasion of Java, which happened in 1293. After the campaign, many of Khan's Chinese followers settled on the island along with Chinese traders and established an enclave along the Kinabatangan River. Their arrival was welcomed by the indigenous people, who benefited from the jars, beads, silk, and pottery brought by the Chinese to the island.