'Mainland' for innovation

As the balance of global research and development activity tilts towards Asia, China is making sure it occupies a position at its centre. According to “Science and Engineering Indicators 2012”, a biennial report produced on behalf of the US National Science Foundation, 10 Asian countries, collectively, have surpassed the US in terms of total research and development (R&D) investments, with a 32 per cent global share, against 31 per cent of the US; and China already contributes 12 per cent of the global total, against Japan's 11 per cent.

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