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Abstract : Nanotechnology is emerging as a key technology of the 21st century wherein stakes are high as projected estimate of economic and social benefits are immense for countries that can attain competency in this technology. A Country/firm’s competency can be judged from various dimensions: from research outcomes to final product/processes developed, its international market reach and monopoly position in domestic and high value markets. Unlike other key technologies, in nanotechnology we observe emerging economies particularly China competing with advanced OECD economies. This sends an important signal as emerging economies are generally involved in adaptive R&D and undertake follow on innovation. Keeping this in context, the paper attempts to capture the contemporary position of nanotechnology development in China through bibliometric and innovation indicators. We argue that applying innovation indicators such as standards and products/processes developed along with bibliometric indicators provide a deeper insight of a country’s development. The study shows China has been able to make an assertion in this area and has potentiality to forge ahead. It is emerging as a leading country in publication and standardization activity.