Spaceflight redefines 'Made in China' tag

Shenzhou XI voyage highlights the nation's recent technological development

Since China emerged as an industrial powerhouse three decades ago, the nation's critics have defined "Made in China" as a synonym for poor quality. Today, the picture is changing, thanks to ever-rising investment into scientific and technological research.

The latest case in point is the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft which blasted off on Oct 17.