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China Overtakes U.S. as World's Top R&D Spender in 2024
Original: China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024
China spent more on research and development than the United States in 2024, overtaking America for the first time, according to a report covered by Japanese media. The milestone marks a shift in global scientific and technological leadership, with commentators weighing what it means for innovation, competitiveness and long-term economic power between the two countries.
Why now: The first-ever shift in the global ranking of R&D spending has major implications for tech competition between China and the U.S.
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- China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 · mushstory · 159
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