China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cuts

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Peng, D. (2026, October 16). China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cuts. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371198/chinas-rd-spending-keeps-steady-rise-no-1-us-seeks-further-funding-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-16 · by Dannie Peng

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China's research and experimental development spending reached 3.9 trillion yuan in 2025, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics reported by state news agency Xinhua on Friday. Over the five years ending in 2025, China’s R&D expenditure grew at an average annual rate of 10 percent, positioning it as a leader among major global economies.
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As of October 2026, China has maintained a steady increase in its research and experimental development (R&D) spending, crossing 3.9 trillion yuan in 2025 according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Over the five years ending in 2025, China’s R&D expenditure grew at an average annual rate of 10%, positioning it ahead of other major global economies. In contrast, the United States is considering further funding cuts for its scientific research programs.

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China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cuts China’s research and experimental development spending crossed 3.9 trillion yuan in 2025, National Bureau of Statistics data shows
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China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cuts China’s research and experimental development spending crossed 3.9 trillion yuan in 2025, National Bureau of Statistics data shows asserted
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State news agency Xinhua noted on Friday that in the five years to 2025, China’s R&D spending grew at an average annual rate of 10 per cent, placing it at the forefront of the world’s major economies. asserted
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