A significant step forward in China-Central Asia scientific collaboration was taken with the inaugural meeting of the Dialogue Mechanism among Leaders of China-Central Asia National Research Institutions on June 26. Held in Urumqi, Xinjiang, the event marks a new phase of institutionalized and substantive progress in science and technology cooperation between China and its Central Asian neighbors.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) hosted its first-ever CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) Scholars Gathering in Beijing on June 27, bringing together international researchers to foster collaboration and strengthen global scientific partnerships.

More than 700 scientists, conservation practitioners, and early-career researchers from over 60 countries and regions have gathered in Xishuangbanna, China, on June 28, for the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). The five-day conference, hosted by the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focuses on critical strategies for safeguarding tropical biodiversity.

The deployment of a new 24-hour rapid intensification forecast model for typhoons and its 12-hour rapid intensification forecast service now offers China significantly enhanced forecasting performance, according to Shenzhen-based researchers in south China. The model, developed at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, recently completed operational deployment and real-world application testing at the country's National Meteorological Center.

The Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion of the Chinese Academy of Sciences played a pivotal role at the 9th Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community Conference in Brussels, advocating for advancements in the blue economy and sustainable technology. The conference, held on June 8, 2026, also marked the strategic launch of G-STIC 3.0, an initiative to enhance global collaboration on sustainable development.

On June 2, the ultra-high-definition dual-frequency IVUS imaging system and catheter developed by Professor MA Teng's team at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences received approval for market entry through the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Special Review Procedure for Innovative Medical Devices, earning a Class III medical device registration certificate.

Chinese scientists have successfully recovered experimental samples from a study investigating the effects of space conditions on mammalian early embryos. The samples were returned to Earth aboard China's Shenzhou-22 spacecraft after its mission to the China Space Station, according to researchers at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology.

The Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology has received international recognition for its "Device-Edge-Cloud Interconnection and Integration Technology and System for OT/IT Convergence." This innovative technology, led by Dr. YE Kejiang, director of SIAT's Research Center for Cloud Computing, was included in the Promotion List of Advanced and Appropriate Technologies for BRICS Countries during the 2026 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Forum, held in Xiamen from May 27-28.

More than 200 participants from 35 countries and regions and 18 international organizations gathered in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China, from May 31 to June 1, to explore how digital and intelligent technologies can advance the conservation, management, and sustainable development of UNESCO-designated sites.

Marking the 26th International Biodiversity Day on May 22, 2026, the Biodiversity Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (BC-CAS) officially released the "Catalogue of Life China 2026 Annual Checklist." This comprehensive and updated inventory is now freely available for global users to download at http://www.sp2000.org.cn.

The International Astronautical Federation named Prof. GUO Huadong of the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences as the 2026 recipient of the IAF Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his lifelong contributions to space-borne Earth observation, Digital Earth science, and the use of space technology to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

About 60 promising young scientists from China and Germany gathered in Suzhou, China from April 23-26 for a four-day symposium, engaging in interdisciplinary discussions on critical topics including energy storage technology, synthetic biology, natural disaster prevention and control, and scientific ethics.

The MAC-AIR Center (Max Planck-Asia Center) was officially inaugurated on April 14 at the Miyun Campus of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Center's mission is to unravel the nexus of air pollution, extreme weather, and monsoons in a warming climate, with the goal of identifying pathways to global solutions.

The Max Planck–Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Joint Center for Synthetic Biochemistry was officially inaugurated on April 18 at the CAS Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT). This landmark center represents the first dedicated collaborative research initiative between the Max Planck Society (MPG) and CAS focusing specifically on synthetic biology.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on April 13, and toured an exhibition of its scientific achievements and accepted an honorary professorship from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).

The "ScienceOne–Yuheng Carbon Accounting Large Model" (ScienceOne–Yuheng Model), described as the world's first panoramic carbon emission accounting system covering production, consumption, and natural sources, was officially launched on April 8 in Shanghai. This marks a significant technological breakthrough, addressing a critical global need for precise and comprehensive carbon accounting.

The joint mission management team for the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) today confirmed the completion of all pre-launch activities at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This landmark spacecraft, a collaborative effort between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the European Space Agency, is now fully integrated with its Vega-C "vampire" payload launch adapter.

Researchers from China and France convened in Shenzhen for a High-Level Seminar on China-France Interdisciplinary Aging Research Network from March 8 to 10 to bolster bilateral collaboration in addressing global population aging challenges.