The Four Great Inventions of China The Four Great Inventions of China—Papermaking, Printing, Gunpowder, and the Compass—are milestones in human history. These innovations, created by brilliant minds in ancient China, transformed the world. 1. Papermaking (造纸术) Papermaking was invented by Cai Lun during the Eastern Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD). Cai Lun improved the process by using tree bark, hemp, and […] Culture 2025-01-15 by Lucky Long China Four Great Inventions
