China's rapid tech-rise over the past 70 years
Over the past 70 years, China's science and technology industry has undergone an extraordinary path of development. Starting from scratch, the country has shown the world an example of how a backward player can grow into a world leader in the technology sector.
With its heavy investment in research and development, China is now not only getting closer to the technological frontier in conventional areas such as electronics, machinery and automobiles, but is also driving technological innovations in emerging areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, space technology and e-commerce.
The following data and information provide evidence to the rise of China's technological capabilities thus far.
Xinjiang's economic, social sectors see striking growth in 70 years
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has taken a historical leap as regional GDP rose from 791 million yuan in 1952 to 1.22 trillion in 2018, with an average annual growth of 8.3 percent.
Highlights of China's national defense white paper
China on Wednesday issued its first comprehensive national defense white paper since 2012. The document, for the first time, drew a comparison of China's defense expenditures with other countries that have the highest defense expenditures in the world. Know more "firsts" of the white paper through this infographic.