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Economy6d ago

US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China

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Experts caution that reductions in US research funding are eroding the nation's scientific and technological competitiveness. China now surpasses the United States in research and development spending, STEM PhD graduates, and advancement across multiple industrial sectors.

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Concerns are mounting among specialists regarding the implications of reduced funding for American research initiatives. According to expert assessments, these budgetary constraints are diminishing the country's capacity for scientific innovation and technological development. The analysis indicates that China has moved ahead of the United States in total research and development expenditure, while also producing a larger number of advanced degree holders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. This shift reflects China's expanding influence across diverse industries and represents a potential strategic disadvantage for American competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Written by Bell Data Intelligence · based on reporting by Al Jazeera.Read the original ↗
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