China seeks global impact and recognition
The country’s lead in high-quality research looks set to shape the direction of world science.
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China's status at the summit of the Nature Index remains unrivalled as the gap between it and the United States grows. The key question is where Chinese research will go next. As the nation seeks international recognition for its scientific achievements, betting big on large-scale experiments, it is also carving its own path in publishing and partnerships. Time will tell how these strategies will shift the status quo of the global research landscape.
The country’s lead in high-quality research looks set to shape the direction of world science.