Other than gun powder I don't remember being taught China did anything but rip stuff off of others. Ever see this about China on why they can not make computer chips? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nKURE05_RPI. It is just not in their DNA to create new things.
Paper. Specifically toilet paper.
If I recall my history class modern wood pulp paper was invented by a Frenchman who wanted a cheap alternative to the scraped animal hides used for parchment. He saw wasps building a nest out of chewed wood and tried it himself. After a bit of experimentation he had a product and started selling it.
Yeah, yeah. Vague on the details but it's been decades since I heard it.
Thats why they want Tiawan under their control
Recent shit yeah no doubt they ripped off.
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