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Global R&D spending is now dominated by two countries

Dr Chris Millington, an investigator scientist, works in the lab at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, Britain January 2, 2018. Picture taken January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Increased research spending is a sign of an advanced, successful economy. Image: REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Marius Zaharia
Writer, Reuters
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The US and China spend the most on R&D.
The US and China lead the world in patent applications.
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