By the second century B.C., some Central Asian cities like Khotan, had already become<span> important centers for </span>Buddhism<span>. The </span>Chinese people<span> had their first contact with </span>Buddhism<span> through the Central Asians who were already </span>Buddhists<span>. </span>Spread<span> of </span>Buddhism<span> Among the </span><span>Chinese</span><span />
