China's National Economic and Social Development in 2023: Scientific and Technological Innovation

Expenditures on research and experimental development activities (R&D) were 3,327.8 billion yuan in 2023, up by 8.1 percent over that of 2022, accounting for 2.64 percent of GDP. Of this total, 221.2 billion yuan was used for basic research programs, up by 9.3 percent over that of 2022, accounting for 6.65 percent of expenditures on R&D.

Here are main achievements offering a glimpse into China’s scientific and technological innovation in 2023:

Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

Infographic by Wang Yuxinhong