In 2023, the share of China’s scientific publications among the world's 10% top-cited publications in music was slightly lower than the 11.78% forecasted for 2024. From 2024 onwards, a steady increase is observed, with the share projected to reach 14.35% by 2028. This indicates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued investment in research and development in China's music discipline.
Potential collaborations with international research institutions to enhance citation impact.
Increasing influence of digitalization and technological advancements in scientific research methodologies.