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China Overtakes U.S. as Top R&D Spender for First Time
Original: China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024
China surpassed the United States for the first time as the world's largest spender on research and development in 2024, according to a new report. The milestone marks a shift in global scientific leadership, with commentators debating what it means for innovation, technology competition and long-term economic power between the two countries.
Why now: The news signals a major shift in global science and technology leadership amid ongoing US-China competition.
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- China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 · mushstory · 161
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