研发投入超千亿省份10年增加8个，安徽跻身研发强度前七

Core Insights - China's total R&D expenditure has surpassed 3.6 trillion yuan, with the number of provinces investing over 100 billion yuan in R&D increasing from 4 in 2014 to 12 in 2024 [1] - The national R&D investment intensity has risen from 2.05% to 2.69% over the past decade, with basic research expenditure's share increasing by 2 percentage points and an average annual growth rate exceeding 10% [1][2] - In 2024, China's R&D expenditures are projected to reach 36,326.8 billion yuan, ranking second globally, only behind the United States [2] R&D Expenditure Breakdown - In 2024, the expenditures for basic research, applied research, and experimental development are expected to be 250.9 billion yuan, 430.55 billion yuan, and 29,520.4 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting growth rates of 10.7%, 17.6%, and 7.6% compared to the previous year [1][2] - Basic research funding is growing faster than overall R&D funding, indicating a strong focus on foundational scientific inquiries [2] Regional Analysis - R&D expenditures in China's eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions for 2024 are projected to be 23,773.0 billion yuan, 6,582.1 billion yuan, 4,759.8 billion yuan, and 1,211.9 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 9.0%, 8.4%, 9.2%, and 8.6% [3] - The western region shows the fastest growth rate in R&D expenditure [3] Sectoral Insights - The manufacturing sectors with the highest R&D expenditure growth from 2014 to 2024 include computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing (243% increase), automotive manufacturing (258% increase), and electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing (174% increase) [7] - Provinces such as Anhui, Hubei, Sichuan-Chongqing, and Shaanxi have seen R&D expenditure growth rates exceeding the national average [8] Policy and Future Directions - The government aims to enhance basic research coordination and improve original innovation capabilities as part of the upcoming "14th Five-Year" plan [2] - The focus will be on expanding R&D funding channels and strengthening support systems for technology finance, venture capital, and fiscal policies [9]