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China - the scientific revolution
How China is once again establishing itself as a pioneering scientific force
How China is once again establishing itself as a pioneering scientific force. For centuries, China was the leading light in science. Scholars led the way in fields as diverse as engineering and astronomy. Geoff Watts finds out how the country is once again establishing itself as a dominant force in the world of science.
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