China’s scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how

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An analysis of international research collaborations reveals the growing dominance of Chinese science.

The analysis, which is based on a quarter of a century of citation data from the Web of Science, also warns of the looming consequences of policies instituted by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Among other actions, it has cut grant funding, sought to restrict the number of foreign students and undermined research in crucial areas such as vaccines and climate change.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-03956-y

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