China’s extraordinary rise in science and how it will change the world

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- Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03222-9 The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.
- Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03322-6 Explore China’s efforts to grow its scientific and technological might. Plus, how butterflies trick the eye and what could be the oldest shipwreck ever found.