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China now spends 2.8% of its economy on research, passing the OECD average for the first time: Could US science cuts reshape the global AI and semiconductor race?

China now spends 2.8% of its economy on research, passing the OECD average for the first time: Could US science cuts reshape the global AI and semiconductor race?

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China’s research spending crossed $584 billion in 2025, rising 8.2% in a year. The increase comes as Washington faces debate over federal science funding. Beijing is directing more money towards AI, semiconductors, quantum technology and basic science.

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