In 2023, the share of China's scientific publications in drug discovery involving international collaboration was at 10.93%. From 2024 onwards, the forecast predicts a slight increment, with values reaching 10.95% by 2028. This reflects a minimal year-on-year growth of 0.01% starting in 2027.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of new collaboration models, leveraging artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
Potential increase in international academic and corporate partnerships influenced by global health challenges.
Geopolitical dynamics possibly affecting global scientific collaboration networks.