AI Research Papers: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
AI research publications comparison. China publishes 28%+ of global AI papers.
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China published 85,000 AI research papers in 2025, 30.4% of global output. From 14.1% in 2010, China became an AI research leader. China publishes nearly one-third of global AI papers. Data from Elsevier covers 2010-2025.
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Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | 85 | 73 | 14.1 |
| 2015 | 28 | 130 | 102 | 21.5 |
| 2020 | 65 | 220 | 155 | 29.5 |
| 2025 | 85 | 280 | 195 | 30.4 |
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AI research publications comparison. China publishes 28%+ of global AI papers.
China's AI Research Papers: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Papers (Thousands)). The dataset spans 4 data points from 2010 to 2025, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). AI Research Papers: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/ai-research-papers-china-vs-world/
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2026-06-10T11:50:51.256Z
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What is the data range for AI Research Papers: China vs World?
The AI Research Papers: China vs World dataset covers 2010 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: Elsevier.