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China Emerges as Scientific Leader Amid U.S. Instability

12/18/2025

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China is becoming a leader in scientific innovation amid instability in United States research funding.
Belgian neurologist Steven Laureys is expanding his research network to China by collaborating with Hangzhou Normal University to study brain injuries.
Laureys credits China's commitment to science during challenging times.
He notes that China's political organization enables swift decision-making and resource unification.
He urges Europe to develop a unified science policy in response.

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China is becoming a leader in scientific innovation amid instability in United States research funding.
Belgian neurologist Steven Laureys is expanding his research network to China by collaborating with Hangzhou Normal University to study brain injuries.
Laureys credits China's commitment to science during challenging times.
He notes that China's political organization enables swift decision-making and resource unification.
He urges Europe to develop a unified science policy in response.