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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ancient China began as a group of isolated communities during the Stone Age and eventually grew into a formidable empire.

Claim: China invented high-speed rail, mobile payment, e-commerce, and bike-sharing. Reality Check verdict: China did not invent any of these technologies - but it has led the way in their ...