U.S. Research Competitiveness Faces Challenges as China's Output Matches American Levels
A recent report by the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate Analytics highlights a significant shift in global research dynamics, with China's research output now matching that of the United States. Historically, the U.S. has led in research volume and impact, but recent data from 2024 shows China producing 878,307 journal articles compared to the U.S.'s 509,485. This change is attributed to increased scrutiny of U.S.-China research partnerships and China's substantial investment in its research sector. The report notes that while the U.S. remains a leader in research, much of its success is due to international collaborations, which have been declining, particularly with China. This trend began during the first Trump administration and has continued with further restrictions on international student visas and cuts to federal research funding. 
