SPOTLIGHT

Nicholas B. Dirks

President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), a recipient of the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award

This change is not just about speed, it is a transformative paradigm reconstruction. The core of this transformation lies in the effective synergy between human wisdom and machine intelligence. Only by building a mechanism for continuous interaction can we truly harness AI.
Dialogue

E Weinan

Professor of School of Mathematical Sciences at Peking University (PKU) and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University

Professor E introduced artificial intelligence methods into scientific computing, advancing the formation of the "AI for Science" research paradigm and earning recognition as a "pioneer who redefines scientific computing through mathematics."
Awards & Honors

“Candlelight Outreach” bridges gap in rural science education

The success of China's efforts to cultivate scientific literacy can be seen by the transformation of learning in its rural areas, where students are discovering the fascinating world of modern science and technology. This is the goal of the "Candlelight Outreach" initiative, a public welfare project launched in 2012 by the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE).
Story Behind the Science

OPINION

Forging a shared future through global collaboration

In an era defined by climate change, biodiversity loss, public health vulnerabilities, and the dual-edged sword of AI, science must transcend borders not just as a tool of discovery, but as a force for equity, resilience, and peace.

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Innovation, governance ensure China's success

The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC is not only about governance or economics, but also about reaffirming China's vision for high-quality, innovation-driven, sustainable development.

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China's Lunar sample sharing boosts collaboration

The Chinese authorities announced on April 24 that seven institutions from six countries, including two NASA-funded U.S. universities, would be given access to samples from the moon collected by the Chang'e-5 mission. This is being widely praised by the science community, who say that China's sharing of its lunar samples not only reflects its openness on space exploration but also highlights the importance and value of global collaboration in scientific research.

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