On the question of China’s changing role in the global technological sphere in the context of the "One Belt and One Road" strategic initiative implementation

The article is devoted to the issue of changing the role of China in the global technological sphere in the context of the Belt and Road strategic initiative implementation, in connection with which the change in the role of China in the global export of high-tech products is considered, the growth of the PRC's share in global expenditures on research and development work is analyzed, and the increase in China's role in global patent activity for the period 2013-2021/2022 is considered as well.