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Alliance in shambles. #US #Spain #Iran
联盟破裂。

Strangling peace. #US #Israel #Iran

The number of #Chinese institutions that made the Nature Index Top 10 has increased from 1 to 8 in the past decade.

This is how #China's unwavering commitment to scientific research is quietly reshaping the future of global #innovation.

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The re-emergence of #Japan's militarism drives #Chinese tourists away.
日本军国主义死灰复燃，中国游客望而却步。

#China leads research in Robotics & Mechatronics & Control Engineering:

China's fundamental research share in Robotics & Mechatronics & Control Engineering outpaces the #2 #US and #3 #SKorea. #India made the top 10.

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Selective optics. #JimmyLai
有色眼镜。

#China has been the global hub for plant variety protection and innovation, receiving 55.3% of global plant variety applications in 2024—more than the rest of the world combined.

That is 5x more than the #EU and 12x more than the #US.

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Always on the path to a greener world!

#China's dominance extends beyond #EVs, capturing 74% of global electric two-wheeler sales; #India follows at 14%.

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From days to hours, from 23M to 540M!

🇨🇳#China's vastly expanded railway network and operating prowess ensures millions get home faster, more conveniently. #SpringFestival #ChinaProgress

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#Copper is one of the pillars of modern industry and is essential for clean energy technologies.

🇨🇳#China's refined copper output surged to 12 million tonnes in 2024, more than the combined total of the next nine countries, including the 🇺🇸#US and 🇮🇳#India.

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🇨🇳China isn't just leading in total renewable energy investment. It also tops the per capita ranking.

In 2024, #China's renewable energy investment per capita hit $248 billion, ahead of Europe and North America and Oceania.

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#Chinese #smartphone brands conquer the global market.

In 2025, 8 of the global top 10 vendors by shipment share were Chinese brands, together accounting for over half of the global market.

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🇨🇳#China secured the #2 spot in global #silver mining in 2024. Given silver's critical role in solar technology, the domestic supply enhances China's ability to integrate key parts of the green energy supply chain.

🇲🇽#Mexico ranks first and the 🇺🇸#US 8th.

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The #GlobalSouth is rising building its own economic gravity.

Since 1995, exports within the Global South have surged 13x, double the growth rate of exports to the North. They are no longer just suppliers for the West; they are fueling each other.

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Witness unmatched supply chain mobilization and infrastructure speed:

🇨🇳 #China has scaled its wind capacity 5-fold in 11 years, surpassing the COMBINED total of the next 9 countries (including the 🇺🇸US, 🇩🇪Germany, and 🇮🇳India).

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With $250.6b spent in 2024, 🇨🇳#Chinese tourists are the world's biggest spenders abroad, followed by the 🇺🇸#US at $177.8b and 🇩🇪#Germany at $120.3b. 🇮🇳#India is also among the top 10 spenders.

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#China leads the world in automation.

Among the top five countries by robots in operation, 🇨🇳China's share has climbed steadily, reaching 43.5% in 2024—more than 🇯🇵Japan, 🇰🇷S. Korea, the 🇺🇸US, and 🇩🇪Germany combined.

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#China's rare earths mine production has surged approximately 9-fold since 1994, propelling its global share from 47% to nearly 70% and cementing its industry dominance, followed by #US.

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6-fold increase in 3 decades!

Once facing oil scarcity, 🇨🇳#China now leads the world in oil refining capacity with 18.5 mb/d, surpassing traditional oil giant the 🇺🇸#US.

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🇨🇳#China and 🇮🇳#India lead global optimism for their country's future, with the majority of their citizens confident.
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From only 1 university in the global top 20 in 2006-2009 period, to an astounding 16 in top 20 (8 in top 10) in the period of 2020-2023, with Zhejiang University leading at #1.

This is the undeniable story of 🇨🇳#China's rise as the world's research powerhouse.

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🇨🇳China is the world’s largest automotive market, with one-third of global car sales taking place in China in 2025.

The 🇺🇸US and 🇮🇳India follow in the rankings.

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China is projected to drive 71% of global battery manufacturing investment in 2025–2026.

Europe and the US are expected to account for 11% and 10% of the global share.

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People talk about #EV progress, but the infrastructure scale is easy to miss:

In 2024, #China had more EV public charging points than the rest of the world combined, reflecting the pace of buildout in recent years.

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#China’s energy transition lead comes from a full supply-chain buildout: 76% of global energy transition supply chain investment went to China in 2024, followed by the #US (10%) and Europe (8%).

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Asian countries dominate global #shipbuilding industry.
In 2024, #China accounted for over 50% of global shipbuilding output, followed by S. Korea and Japan.
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Six of the world's top 10 EV makers are from #China🇨🇳, together capturing 46% of global EV deliveries (Jan–Nov 2025).

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Chemistry is the "central science" underpinning materials, energy, and pharmaceuticals.

🇨🇳#China is now leading in high-quality chemistry research, topping the Nature Index in article share, followed by the 🇺🇸#US and 🇩🇪#Germany. 🇮🇳#India has also emerged as a noteworthy player.

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🇨🇳China’s lead in renewable energy reflects a decade of sustained effort.

#China’s annual investment has surged and in 2024, it invested more than Europe, North America, and Oceania combined.

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China is pulling ahead in nuclear energy construction.

As of June 2025, China has 28 nuclear reactors under construction, followed by India.

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