Jiajia, a beauty robot dressed in ancient Chinese costume draws attention at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, June 24, 2016. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]

1. Science and technology

A number of world-class innovations were made in science and technology. Original achievements were made in quantum communications, neutrino oscillation and iron-based high-temperature superconductivity through basic research. World-class advances were made in manned spaceflight, the lunar exploration program and deep-water exploration.

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