China just leveled up its innovation game! The National Bureau of Statistics revealed this week that the country's R&D spending hit 2.8% of GDP in 2025 – officially overtaking the OECD average for the first time. 💡 Think of it as China going full Tony Stark mode in the tech race.
Innovation Nation
2025 was a banner year: China cracked the top 10 in the Global Innovation Index while high-tech manufacturing went viral. Production of 3D printers (+52.5%!), drones (+37.3%), and industrial robots (+28%) skyrocketed. NBS chief Kang Yi dropped this truth bomb: "Humanoid robots are entering factories." 🤖
Smart Factories, Smarter Investments
China now boasts 500+ next-gen smart factories powering sectors like green energy and aerospace. Pro tip: Info services investment jumped 28.4% last year, while spacecraft manufacturing cashflow rose 16.9%. 🛰️
Green Revolution on Wheels
EVs stole the show with 16 million units produced – that's 45,000/day! Clean energy power generation also surged 8.8%, proving sustainability and tech can go hand-in-hand. 🌱🔋
