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As China’s catch-up era ends, what’s standing in the way of tech innovation?
As China's era of catch-up growth fades, experts warn that issues in research culture and institutional incentives may hinder its goal of becoming a leader in scientific innovation. A dialogue at the Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences highlighted these challenges, with neurobiologist Lu Bai noting China's past reliance on growth strategies.
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