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China R&D spending up 8.2% in 2025, US cuts deepen

China's total R&D investment rose 8.2% to 3.9 trillion yuan ($583B) in 2025, driven by double-digit growth in fundamental science and university funding, per NBS data. This contrasts with deep US research budget cuts, signaling a widening divergence in state-backed science investment. The trend underscores China's strategic push to lead in critical technologies, while US cuts may erode its competitive edge.

South China Morning Post1 day agoCN, US, INengCredibility 27%View source

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