In 2023, the share of scientific publications in pulmonary and respiratory medicine involving international collaboration in China stood at 9.9%. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a slight and steady decline in international collaboration, with values decreasing annually to reach 9.57% by 2028. This represents an average annual reduction of approximately 0.01% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in global research funding, which could influence collaboration dynamics, and technological advancements enabling easier international partnerships. Moreover, geopolitical factors may also impact the level of scientific collaboration between countries.
