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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

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%. #FactsMatter

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 #FactsMatter

#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. #FactsMatter

🇨🇳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. #FactsMatter

#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. #FactsMatter

🇨🇳#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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

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). #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

#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. #FactsMatter

#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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

🇨🇳#China and 🇮🇳#India lead global optimism for their country's future, with the majority of their citizens confident. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

🇨🇳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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

#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%). #FactsMatter

Asian countries dominate global #shipbuilding industry. In 2024, #China accounted for over 50% of global shipbuilding output, followed by S. Korea and Japan. #FactsMatter

Six of the world's top 10 EV makers are from #China🇨🇳, together capturing 46% of global EV deliveries (Jan–Nov 2025). #FactsMatter

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. #FactsMatter

🇨🇳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. #FactsMatter

China is pulling ahead in nuclear energy construction. As of June 2025, China has 28 nuclear reactors under construction, followed by India. #FactsMatter

#China plays a vital role in strengthening global food security, helping stabilize supplies. By 2023, China's #agricultural production value had surged to $1.4 trillion (constant 2014-2016 US$)—the highest in the world. #FactsMatter

#Aluminum is essential to modern industry and a cornerstone of the energy transition. 🇨🇳China dwarfs the rest of the world in primary aluminum production, with an estimated 43.4 million metric tonnes production in 2024. #FactsMatter

China is ramping up its grid investment, on track to top $12B by 2027. That puts it second only to the US as China builds the backbone for the next wave of electrification and tech growth. #FactsMatter

China leads the world in frontier research in information science — ranking No.1 with a score of 19.6 on the Research Leadership Index in 2025, ahead of the US and UK. #FactsMatter

Asia has become a global powerhouse of passenger car production. In 2024, 🇨🇳China led the world with 27.5 million passenger cars produced, followed by 🇯🇵Japan and 🇮🇳India. #FactsMatter

In 2000, only 26,553 patent applications filed were from China. By 2024, the number had surged to 1.8 million, more than the US, Japan and S. Korea combined. #FactsMatter

By 2024, #China dwarfs the rest of the world in renewable electricity generation. #China’s renewable power generation reached 3,388 TWh, which was more than the #US, #Brazil, #Canada and #India combined. #FactsMatter

#China is electrifying its roads fast. From 2014 to 2024, the share of new cars sold that are electric in 🇨🇳China jumped from 0.4% to 48%, now well ahead of the 🇪🇺EU (21%) and the 🇺🇸US (10%). #FactsMatter

#China leads the world in materials engineering—opening transformative opportunities in aerospace and beyond. The Nature Index shows China ahead of the US, Japan and Germany in materials engineering research output.

China's patent surge signals rising innovation momentum. Applicants from China file the most patent applications worldwide in 2024, more than the next nine countries combined. #FactsMatter

Playing the victim. #Philippines #SouthChinaSea 菲律宾在南海上演“受害者”戏码。

China is not just the world’s factory but an innovation hub for industrial design. In 2024, China’s IP office received the highest number of designs in applications filed, accounting for more than half of global activity. #FactsMatter

China is laying the groundwork for the next tech revolution — with electricity at its core. China’s electricity generation reached 10.07k TWh in 2024, more than that of the US and India combined. #FactsMatter

China is rapidly becoming a magnet for the world’s top scientific minds. One in every five highly-cited researchers is now based in #China, nearly three times the number in 2018. #FactsMatter

#China is now one of the most active powers in global frontier research, second only to the #US. China’s rapid rise is reshaping the world’s scientific landscape and redefining where cutting-edge breakthroughs are made. #FactsMatter

China is building the world’s largest grid “power bank.” By 2024, China’s installed grid‑scale battery storage capacity had reached 75.2 GW, putting the country at No.1 worldwide. #FactsMatter

In 1990, #China was a relatively small player in global exports. By 2024, its exports had skyrocketed to $3.6 trillion, leaving #US and #Germany behind. A real shift in the global merchandise trade landscape. #FactsMatter

China’s dominance in applied science helps explain its vital role in global supply chains. Nature Index 2024 shows China ahead of US, Germany in applied science research output. #FactsMatter

#China is home to the world’s largest digital population, with 1.3 billion internet users, followed by #India and the #US. #FactsMatter

How is 🇨🇳China’s tech boom made possible? Since 2007, 🇨🇳China has continuously increased its R&D expenditure, surpassing the 🇪🇺EU and narrowing its gap with the 🇺🇸US in total R&D spending. #FactsMatter

From follower to leader, #China has seen an explosion in industrial robot installations from 2011 to 2024, powering smarter factories and a new wave of automation. #FactsMatter

China is pulling ahead in the global quantum computing race. Between 2000 and 2024, China-based companies filed 29,105 quantum computing patent applications, ranking 1st worldwide. #FactsMatter