PolitifactNC

Did China pass U.S. on research funding?

During a Jan. 30 speech, President Biden said: "We used to rank No. 1 in the world in research and development, now we rank No. 9. China used to rank No. 8, now it ranks No. 2." PolitiFact checks his claim.
Details
Transcript

During a Jan. 30 speech, President Biden said: "We used to rank No. 1 in the world in research and development, now we rank No. 9. China used to rank No. 8, now it ranks No. 2." PolitiFact checks his claim.

Reporter : Paul Specht
Posted 2023-02-20T16:50:48-0500 - Updated 2023-02-20T16:50:48-0500