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However, the pattern seems clear, and is worth heeding by other nations: despite China’s reputation for authoritarian and hierarchical rule, in science the approach seems to be to ensure that top researchers are well supported with funding and resources, and then to leave them to get on with it.
Chinese investment is paying off with serious advances in biotech, computing and space. Are they edging ahead of the west?
By Philip Ball
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Catch up on the top stories in #science this week. References to all studies are here: surg.ws/2oeEoCj
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“These days, Chinese scientists stand at least as good a chance of making a global impact on science from within China itself.”