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China Overtakes U.S. as Top R&D Spender in 2024
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 report carried by Japanese media. The milestone marks a shift in global scientific leadership and has sparked discussion about the long-term implications for innovation, technology competitiveness, and the balance of research power between the two countries.
Why now: The first-ever change in the global ranking of R&D spending is a significant economic and scientific milestone.
Evidence
- China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 · mushstory · 162
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