ScienceJointly written papers double in decade, with China organizations exceeding 90%The growing number of co-authored papers with organizations based in China reflects the rising recognition of the country's research capabilities. (Image by Nikkei)SATOSHI KAWAHARA and JUNYA IWAIAugust 28, 2026 03:24 JSTTOKYO -- The number of scientific papers co-authored with overseas organizations that could pose national security concerns to Japan continues to rise, increasing in 2025 to double the level of 10 years earlier.