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China has leaped into 25th place on the Global Innovation Index 2016, surpassing another four economies compared to its performance in the last two years. This epitomizes what China has harvested from many consecutive years of innovation efforts. Let's take a close look at the whole picture of China's innovation that has impressed the world.
Jiajia, a beauty robot dressed in ancient Chinese costume draws attention at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, June 24, 2016. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]
1. Science and technology
A number of world-class innovations were made in science and technology. Original achievements were made in quantum communications, neutrino oscillation and iron-based high-temperature superconductivity through basic research. World-class advances were made in manned spaceflight, the lunar exploration program and deep-water exploration.
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