China vs Rome:
Chokonu (collateral damage) vs Legion (+1/3

, -2

,-10%city attack, +25% against axemen, can build roman road):
Legion's strength is large enough, so you need few legions to win, while you need many chokonus to win and take advantage of the barrage.
Legion wins.
Taixue (+1 scientist slot) vs Forum (+25%

):
This 25% more

wins.
Invention (-20% new tech cost) vs Infrastructure (+30%

for buildings built in capital):
Both of them are really strong. However,
invention is straighter.
2 pagodas and academies vs roman buildings:
In other words 20 buildings vs 18. The
more the better.
Chinese techs (Compass, Paper, Gunpowder and Printing Press) vs Roman Empire (England, France, Iberia, West Africa, Egypt, Levant, Anatolia, Greece and Italy):
Roman empire wins.
4 golden ages vs Roman techs (Machinary, Civil Service and Theology):
The
four golden ages is tougher.
We have a draw here:
China: 3
Rome: 3
Historicity: China is more that three different politis, while roman empire is just the right. Rome wins.
Rome is just more enjoyable. Rome wins!
So
Imperivm Romanorvm wins!