The lecture will explore the evolving role of Chinese engineers this century and how it has been influenced by the United States.
China has a long history of developing innovative technology.
Civilization has flourished continuously in that country from about 2000 B.C., and technology has always been integrated into society. Many technologies and discoveries have Chinese roots. The Chinese were among the first people to use hydraulic engineering to control the floods of the Yellow River. Using that knowledge, they developed water-powered mechanical clocks. Some credit the development of the windmill to the Chinese.