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China now tops the U.S. in R&D spending by one key measure (www.science.org)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/science@lemmy.world
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China spent $1.03 trillion on research whereas the U.S. spent $1.01 trillion when adjusted for purchasing power, according to the 31 March edition of science and technology indicators compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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[–] 4 points 7 months ago* (3 children)

Good for China, let's hope they cure the common cold and cancer and not develop more weapons.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago*

    I'm starting to think that weapons are the only answer to the cancer of the world these days. At least it's the only thing Trump will understand. Though, I hope that China will find a way to cure the cancer without declaring war on them.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Both competing hard on who will develop the best mass survelince and censorship systems. I hope the people working to actually better the world get more funding soon

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago*

    Making things better takes time and investment. Incremental changes in the right direction. I hope as well that people will see the long term benefits of energy independence with renewables. There is definitely a much better world within our grasp.

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