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CCTV.com report (Xinwen Lianbo):

China ranks second worldwide in total research and experimental development expenditure

Today, October 16, the Statistical Bulletin on National Science and Technology Expenditure in 2025 was released. In 2025, China's total research and experimental development expenditure reached 3.92882 trillion yuan, an increase of 8.2% over the previous year. Its total R&D expenditure ranked second worldwide, and its R&D expenditure intensity exceeded the average level of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries for the first time.

China's shipbuilding industry leads the world in market share for 16 consecutive years

Reporters learned at the World Maritime Equipment Conference currently being held in Fuzhou, Fujian, that China's shipbuilding industry has maintained the world's leading market share for 16 consecutive years, while its overall shipping strength remains firmly among the world's leaders. Chinese-funded maritime vessels number nearly 100,000, with a capacity of 490 million deadweight tonnes, and the scale of green and intelligent ship applications ranks among the world's leaders.

Leaders Talk to air an exclusive interview with Botswana President Boko tonight

Tonight, October 16, China Media Group's CCTV News Channel will air an exclusive interview with President Boko of the Republic of Botswana on its Leaders Talk program. Boko spoke highly of the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, saying that elevating the two countries' relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership is of milestone significance. The program will also be released simultaneously on new media platforms including CCTV News, Yangshipin and CCTV.com.