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The four great inventions of ancient China – paper, gunpowder, printing and the compass – have been celebrated for centuries for their economic and social impact. Today, China's innovations can be found in quantum communications, the digital economy, advanced materials and renewable energy. The nation's constant push for innovation has been driven by its abundance of creativity since ancient times. | CGTN