Why didn't the ancient Chinese develop modern science?

China was advanced of technology, but not science. What China was lack of, is the Greek tradition. Modern European civilization could be seen as a heir to the Ancient Greek civilization (mixed with Semetic and Germanic elements). read more

The Republican period (1911-1949) saw the introduction in earnest of modern science to China. Large numbers of Chinese students studied abroad in Japan and in Europe and the US. Many returned to help teach and to found numerous schools and universities. read more

But even give Chinese civilization another milliennium, it is still very unlikely that China would give birth to modern science. Thanks to ancient Greeks, we are able to establish modern science, which has lifted mankind from short and miserable life. read more