A prominent Russian scientist, Artem Oganov, has declared China the world's leading scientific power, citing its significant contributions to global publications and advancements in industry and economy. Oganov, a chemist and materials researcher, noted that while he predicted this shift in 2008, his European colleagues were skeptical. He highlighted that China now produces a third of global scientific publications, emphasizing the quality of this output, and pointed to China's top ranking in the 2026 Nature Index, surpassing the United States. AI
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