The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications on pollution in China has shown consistent growth from 2024 to 2028, with values increasing from 98.03% to 98.08%. This indicates a slight yet steady upward trend in the prominence of Chinese authorship in pollution research. The data for 2023 is not provided, which prevents a comparison with the actual figures of previous years, focusing instead on the forecasted stability and slight increase for subsequent years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in international collaboration impacting Chinese authorship rates.
Implications of new government policies on research funding and priorities.
The influence of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches on authorship patterns.