China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of its self-imposed isolation. As
a result, it did not face competition and could focus more clearly on its own goals.
the West continued to badger China diplomatically for cooperation.
the West surged ahead of China while China began its slow decline.
it grew in a parallel way in technology and science, surging ahead of Europe.
China was characteruzed with self-imposed isolation whixh lead to insulation.The fact that China was insulated frim the scuentific and industrial revolutions occuring in Europe resulted in the followin situation: The West surged ahead of China while China began its slow decline.
