China and the World!

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China invented the magnetic compass in the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD).

It allowed the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) to sail across around the world & traded with nations long before the West.

Western powers later used the compass for war & colonisation of faraway lands.

— 倪明达 (Ni Mingda) (@NiMingda_GG) December 27, 2023

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China also invented gunpowder, firearms & cannon during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD).

They were used to repel the Mongols... until the Song invited them over the wall against the rival Jins.

The Mongols later brought the tech to the Turks & the West in their invasions.

— 倪明达 (Ni Mingda) (@NiMingda_GG) December 27, 2023

Mind you, the BEST Chinese cars aren't sold outside China!

 

Chinese EV Rules pic.twitter.com/fotAIr2AX2

— Fat Fingers™ (@longshortgamma) December 27, 2023