As China is making great strides in economic development and innovative capacity,it has become an increasingly important player in major international scientiic projects.But its role largely depends on the areas of research and can vary greatly——rom being mainly a supplier of raw data to having genuine intellectual input.Last year,a panel As China is making great strides in economic development and innovative capacity, it has become an important important player in major international scientiic projects.But its role largely depends on the areas of research and can vary greatly - rom being mainly a supplier of raw data to have genuine intellectual input. Last year, a panel