ICBS 2025: Brilliant Minds Advance Science for Humanity

The spirit of openness, a call for cooperation and the shared pursuit of knowledge took center stage at the 2025 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2025) that opened in Beijing on July 13.

Exploring Pathways for Sustainable Energy Development

?Under the theme “Industrial Innovation for Sustainable Energy Development,” a parallel forum held during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Energy Ministers’ Meeting brought together government officials, industry leaders, and experts to explore collaborative pathways for advancing energy innovation and sustainability.

Passion for Kung Fu Creates Cross-cultural Friendship

From the rugged Caucasus Mountains and tropical shores of Malaysia to the bustling streets of Tianjin, three students from Georgia, Malaysia and China formed an unlikely friendship through their shared passion for martial arts. Ilia, Ooi Chongqi and Tian Yuze met at Tianjin University and transformed their love of kung fu into a friendship that transcends borders and cultures.

The Architect of Quantum Mathematics

There is a certain old-fashioned elegance in the way Professor Nicolai Reshetikhin teaches. In an age dominated by digital presentations and slide decks, this world-renowned mathematical physicist chooses to write everything on the blackboard, line by line, with meticulous precision.In 2021, shortly after joining Tsinghua University's Yau Mathematical Sciences Center (YMSC), his handwritten lecture notes went viral on Chinese social media platforms for their clarity, rigor and aesthetic beauty.

Into Tech Park: Zooming In on China's Innovative Spirit

This article offers a fresh perspective on China's innovation landscape through the eyes of five young international researchers. Their immersive journey through high-tech zones in Beijing's neighboring Tianjin city, renowned educational institutions and entrepreneurial bases for overseas talent reveals a dynamic China that blends tradition with modernity, and openness and local character with global vision. Part of our "Into Tech Park" series, this edition brings you youth-driven insights into what makes China's innovation ecosystem unique.

China-Malaysia Bond: Water Can't Be Cut Apart

The enduring partnership between China and Malaysia, often visualized as a steadfast ship along the currents of history, has entered a new era of cooperation. Four Malaysian experts give their unique perspectives of this bilateral relationship that spans education, scientific research and entrepreneurial innovation. Their experiences demonstrate how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become a framework for high-quality cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

International Experts Expect China to Lead the Development of Open Science

Dialogue with Foreign Experts-Inclusive Hub of Global Agricultural Transformation

?In recent years, China has become a global leader in agricultural research, playing an essential role in addressing worldwide challenges such as food security, climate change and sustainable farming. This achievement is largely due to the country's open and inclusive approach to scientific research, where international collaboration is encouraged and deeply embedded in its culture. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has created a cooperative research ecosystem that benefits local and international scholars.

Steering a Greener Future

?On November 14, 2024, China achieved a historic milestone as its annual production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassed 10 million units, consolidating its leading role in the transition to a greener future. This achievement shows not just China's technological progress but also its efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

China's NEVs Ride the Green Wave

According to the government work report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Wednesday, China's annual production of new energy vehicles (NEV) surpassed 13 million units, marking a significant milestone in the industry. Driven by policy support and technological innovation, China's rapid development in this sector has not only boosted domestic green transportation but also contributed to global sustainability.

How has China Promoted Global Agricultural Cooperation?

Three foreign guests from the Institute of Crop Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences shared their views on how China promotes international agricultural cooperation and contributes to world food security. Take a look!

Young International Scientists Say | China-Denmark Partnership Promotes Innovation

Nick Y. Larsen's China experience goes beyond academic pursuits. It has become a journey of personal growth and cultural enrichment.

Education: A Bridge Connecting People

?"Education plays a pivotal role in bridging the two countries (U.S. and China) because scholarship and knowledge are borderless," said John Quelch, executive vice chancellor and distinguished professor of social science at China's Duke Kunshan University (DKU).

China-Myanmar Partnership Advances Agricultural Innovation

'Roots and Shoots' Brings Hope for a Green Future

"Together we can, together we will, together we must save the world." That was the message conveyed by Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace, during an event in Beijing on November 30 celebrating the three-decade presence of Roots and Shoots in China.

Witness of Digital Transformation of Scientific Publishing

Wiley, a global scientific research publisher, has been at the forefront of the transformation of scientific research publishing from print to digital, and Jay Flynn, as their executive vice president and general manager of Research & Learning, has been a front-row spectator and participant in that.

Collaboration Rather than Competition Betters the World

Gérard Creuzet, a prominent French physicist and industrialist, recently took time out to share his inspiring journey of collaboration with China. Currently president of the ?le-de-France Photovoltaic Institute (IPVF), he has made significant contributions to Sino-French relations in higher education and research.

Intercultural Dialogue Betters the World

On November 28, 2023, Andrei Chevelev, former head of the Asia-Pacific Unit Sector for Priority Africa and External Relations at UNESCO, began a new chapter in his career with his appointment as a visiting professor at Jinan University in Guangzhou, China.

A Curious Mind for Science Communication

Danish chemistry Professor Troels Skrydstrup, from Aarhus University, has a passion for engaging with young minds and often takes his inquisitive students on sci-tech journeys. The most recent adventure on October 23 had them exploring carbon neutrality, where Skrydstrup's dedication to science communication was on full display.

From Spinning Cotton Candy to Shaping the Future

At first glance, the art of spinning cotton candy by street vendors might seem to have no link to the cutting-edge world of nanotechnology. However, according to Professor Seeram Ramakrishna of the National University of Singapore (NUS), the two scenarios share an unexpected connection.