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China’s Scientific Rise Sparks Western Commentary
Western scientists reported on Communist China’s decade of science and tech progress and its potential to rival Western nations within 10 years. They cited large gains in coal and iron production, growing mineral exploration, and a shift toward chemistry and theoretical nuclear work. A reactor exists with Soviet aid, and experts warned progress hinges on continued investment and training.
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New York
China
United States
Kung-ping Wang
Far East
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Edward C. T. Chao
U.S. Geological Survey
Washington
Arthur Yu
Thiokol Chemical Corp
Trenton
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Robert T. Beyer
Brown University
Providence
Ta-you Wu
National Research Council
Ottawa
Canada
Beyer