China is currently the global leader in research for approximately 85-90% of critical technologies tracked by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), covering a broad range of advanced fields.

The claim states that China leads global research in about 85-90% of critical technologies tracked by ASPI, spanning a broad range of advanced fields. ASPI's Critical Technology Tracker monitors 64 critical technologies across sectors such as defense, space, energy, AI, biotechnology, robotics, cyber, computing, advanced materials, and quantum technologies.aspi.org.auaspi.org.auASPI’s Critical Technology Trackervoanews.comvoanews.comChina takes lead in critical technology research after 'switching places' with... According to ASPI's recent reports and multiple reputable news sources summarizing the data, China leads research output in approximately 57 out of these 64 technologies, which corresponds to roughly 89%.

Other sources report similar figures around 90%, confirming China's dominant position in this research landscape.aspi.org.auaspi.org.auASPI’s two-decade Critical Technology Tracker: The rewards of long-term research... The tracker emphasizes research leadership measured by scientific publications and innovation capabilities over the period from 2019 to 2023.ia.acs.org.auia.acs.org.auChina now leads 90pc of critical tech research While some reports mention China leading in 37 out of 44 technologies evaluated in a subset analysis, the broader dataset supports the higher figure near 90%.

The claim is consistent with ASPI's publicly available data and independent media coverage. However, it is important to note that ASPI is an Australian government-funded think tank with a strategic policy focus, which may influence framing. The tracker measures research output and leadership but does not assess technological deployment or commercial success.

Thus, while China leads in research volume and impact across most critical technologies tracked by ASPI, this does not necessarily translate directly into global technological dominance in all practical aspects. Overall, the claim accurately reflects ASPI's findings on China's research leadership share but should be understood within the context of research metrics rather than broader technology leadership.