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So from lurking and reading historical discussions I’ve both heard that Ming Dynasty was more technologically advanced than Western Europe and the opposite.

I’d like to hear your opinions on this topic. If the Ming were more technologically advanced than Western Europe I’d also like to ask from some more knowledged people in history when did it lose that edge.

Even though this is not the primary question, other discussions on other eras/dynasties of China technologically and economically compared to Europe and other regions of the world would be appreciated.

Western Europe: Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Iberia.
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