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China's Science Revolution

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04/06/2016 GMT

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The BBC looks at the key projects that are transforming China into a science powerhouse.

The BBC's Global Science Correspondent, Rebecca Morelle, looks at some of the key projects that are transforming China into a science powerhouse.

From exploring the outer reaches of space to the depths of the ocean, China has big ambitions to become a world player in science. The country now spends more money on research and development than Europe and is expected to overtake the US in science spending by 2020.  The investment is paying off -  the brain drain has been reversed, its publication rate is prolific, and it is starting to lead the world in many fields. The BBC's Global Science Correspondent, Rebecca Morelle, looks at some of the key projects that are transforming China into a science powerhouse.

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