The compass. The ancient Chinese invented the compass and revolutionized maritime (ocean / water) navigation.
APEX: The invention of the compass allowed for new maritime trade routes.
Gunpowder - Tseng Kung-Liang made the formula publicly available in AD 1040.
APEX: The invention of the compass allowed for new maritime trade routes.
APEX: The invention of the compass allowed for new maritime trade routes.
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 15th century. This invention revolutionized the way information was shared and contributed to the spread of knowledge and literacy throughout Europe.
If it is a particular Chinese invention, then most likely paper.
Cravat
Invention: 發明 (in traditional Chinese characters) 发明 (in simplified Chinese characters) In pinyin pronounciation: fa1 ming2
The invention of gunpower :)
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Compass