China has invested vast amounts of resources into science and technology over the last few years.

More and more leading Chinese researchers are returning to run laboratories, and around 750 multinational technology-based companies have established centres in the country.

Meanwhile, China's space programmes go from strength to strength.

Discovery: Geoff Watts explores the huge national pride invested in China's first unmanned lunar spacecraft, Chang'e.

How is China attempting to use the power of science to glorify the state - and how is the Party using scientific projects to promote Chinese identity?

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