Centuries ago, the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing – the great four inventions of ancient China – were introduced to the West by way of Arab traders along the Silk Road.

The term "four new inventions" harks back to the "four great inventions" of ancient China - papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass. China has been putting strong emphasis on ...

According to Zhao Feng, Vice Curator of the China Silk Museum and a leading planner of the recent Beijing exhibition, the former Four Great Inventions no longer fully represent the highest level of ...

Besides the four most famous inventions - papermaking ... China.org.cn has selected the top 10 greatest inventions in ancient China to help you learn more about Chinese history and culture.

For centuries, the "Four Great Inventions of Ancient China" - namely the compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing - have been celebrated as technologies that have made significant ...

The compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing – the Four Great Inventions of ancient China had a huge impact on human civilization. Today, the Middle Kingdom continues to innovate and lead ...

Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty was the first emperor of ancient China and ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C. He's most ...