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China has overtaken the United States as the top spender on research and development in 2024.

GeopoliticsTechnologyOct 13, 2026score 0.492 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the claim that China has overtaken the United States as the top spender on research and development in 2024, citing a news article and a discussion on a tech forum. The topic is significant due to its implications for global technological leadership and economic competition.

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China has overtaken the United States as the top spender on research and development in 2024.
Parent: Global Technological LeadershipEntity: ChinaSub-entity: Research and Development SpendingImpact: positiveDate: Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026Target: China's research and development spending

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China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20260908-347742/
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China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20260908-347742/ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50065805
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🐉 China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024 https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20260908-347742/ #china #science #research #innovation
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#china#science#research#innovation