New Delhi, 8 Oct 2025

China now produces 50 lakh STEM graduates yearly, more than India and the US combined. This huge increase in skilled workers comes from years of focused education and research plans.

China's Education Success Story

In 1949, 80% of Chinese people could not read or write. Now China makes more top science papers than the US. The Chinese Academy of Sciences is now the best research place in the world. This big change happened because China spent a lot of money on good schools and labs. They also brought back smart Chinese people working in other countries.

India Faces Talent Challenge

India makes 26 lakh STEM graduates every year. This is a lot, but less than China. India needs to think about how to use its young people better. China links its school plans with what the country needs. India should also make a plan to use its talent at home. The country that leads in new tech will set the rules for the future. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science For All The weekly from science writers takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Data Point Decoding the…

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Updated 8 Oct 2025, 19:42 IST; source: link