They often say, "Chyna STOLE our teknologiee!!!"
No. China actually BOUGHT the technology from you.
Fair and square, isn't it?
It's not about money, it's about providing a better environment for scientists. If you already have a strong scientific base, then people are naturally attracted because they want to work on cutting edge topics.
A strong scientific base is more than just good funding and leading research. The country also has to be safe and nice to live in, so scientists will be able to bring their families. And of course, political interference should be kept to minimum so that scientists should not fear the state.
An atmosphere of paranoia is a great way to chase away your own scientists.