Chinese researchers exploring the ocean's deepest realm have found thriving biodiversity despite of the harsh conditions of the deep. The revelations stem from the ongoing Mariana Trench environment and ecology research project, a collaborative effort initiated in 2021 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, BGI Group and other esteemed Chinese scientific institutions.
Prominent scientists outlined a dual strategy to cement China's sci-tech leadership — accelerating breakthroughs in fundamental research while revolutionizing science education for youth, during the two sessions. Fang Zhong, director of the Institute of Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, provoked discussion as he framed physics as "a discipline of beauty and consequence".
China has hit another milestone in the development of its next-generation "artificial sun," with one of its key systems passing expert review and acceptance procedures on Sunday, achieving an internationally advanced development and operational capability standard.
A group of Chinese researchers have synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nano-Micro Letters.
At the end of 2024, Chinese scientist Wei Yuansong, a leading expert in water pollution control, received an extraordinary honor: a set of commemorative stamps issued by Sri Lanka featuring his portrait. This rare tribute recognized his decade-long commitment to providing communities with safe drinking water and fostering scientific collaboration between China and Sri Lanka.
ZHANG Chi is a visionary innovator who developed his expertise in intelligent engineering and technology during an eight-year expedition in Singapore. Now based in Ningbo, a vibrant city recognized for its cultural richness and global connections, he is working alongside his team to advance precision motion control and intelligent robotics technology.
While the majority of Chinese botanists have directed their research efforts toward studying the rich flora of China, a select few have ventured into the unexplored realms of African flora. Wang Shengwei at the Wuhan Botanical Garden stands out as one of these explorers. He delves deep into the intricate tapestry of African plant diversity and distribution. Over the years, he has traveled to African countries many times.
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