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China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first time

🚨 CHINA R&D SPENDING TOPS OECD AVERAGE China’s spending on research and development has surpassed the OECD average for the first time. R&D expenditure exceeded 3.92 trillion yuan in 2025. It accounted for 2.8% of GDP, Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said. Source: South China Morning Post #China #GDP #OECD