"The Trump administration has taken a bulldozer to science funding over the last year and change, wiping out more than 7,800 research grants, cutting 25,000 scientists from government agencies, and proposing tens of billions of dollars in further scientific funding cuts."
"China's population is four times as large and 'unabashedly pro-science,' handing out twice as many STEM degrees compared to the US and almost double the PhDs."
"China's contribution to the Nature Index, which tracks the top papers appearing in natural-science and health-science journals, is expected to be double that of the US by the end of 2026."
The Trump administration has significantly reduced science funding, eliminating over 7,800 research grants and cutting 25,000 scientists from government roles. Proposed further cuts could undermine the US's historical leadership in research and development. In contrast, China has increased its public spending on R&D, producing more STEM graduates and PhDs. This shift may lead to China surpassing the US in scientific contributions, as indicated by projections of its growing presence in top scientific journals by 2026.
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