The development of science and technology in China has gone through which stages?

The development of science and technology in China has gone through different stages, and there may be different views on the specific division and characteristics.

Pre-Qin period: science and technology were combined with philosophy, and the Hundred Schools of Thought put forward many important ideas and theories, such as mathematics, astronomy and medicine.

The Two Han Dynasty: the system of science and technology was initially formed, and many outstanding scientists and writings appeared, such as Zhang Heng, the Nine Chapters of Arithmetic, and the Huainanzi.

Song and Yuan Dynasties: the development of science and technology reached a climax, and a large number of innovations and talents emerged, such as the four great inventions, Shen Kuo, Guo Shoujing and so on.

Ming and Qing Dynasties: the development of science and technology was bound by the feudal ideology and lagged behind western countries. However, there were some realists and western missionaries who introduced new knowledge and technology, such as Emperor Shunzhi, Xu Guangqi and Li Zhizao.

Since the founding of New China: the development of science and technology has entered a new stage, and the state has formulated a series of policies and plans to support scientific and technological innovation. China has made many major scientific and technological achievements, such as the atomic bomb, artificial satellites, manned spaceflight and so on.