
S8 Ep26: The rise of China in academic research
VoxTalks Economics
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China's Academic Renaissance: The 2006 Research Initiative
This chapter explores China's strategic shift in academic research initiated by the 2006 plan, aimed at transforming the nation into a global science leader by 2050. It contrasts China's centralized research model with the decentralized approaches of the U.S. and U.K., highlighting the role of federal funding and innovation in academia. The discussion also evaluates the broader implications of this research initiative on China's educational development and its impact on various advanced technologies.
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