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Among the nine recipients of the ICBS Medal awarded at the 2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS), four are women: Claire Voisin, Andrea J. Liu, Bao Zhenan, and Zhuang Xiaowei. Shing-Tung Yau, chair of ICBS, highlighted this in his opening address, noting that "women researchers are contributing to every stage of scientific progress through their distinctive intellectual perspectives and sustained dedication."
"The Chinese government has made an unprecedented commitment to basic research. From sustained funding and long-term strategic planning to talent recruitment and the development of research platforms, China has become increasingly fertile ground for fundamental research," Shing-Tung Yau, chair of the International Conference of Basic Science (ICBS), said in his opening address at the 2026 ICBS.
In the laboratory at Tianjin University (TJU)'s School of Architecture, Pakistani PhD student Asma Bibi is refining her "Climate-Mental Health-Community" tri-resilience model. She hopes to help communities in Pakistan rebuild after climate disasters through a science-based framework.
That is how Dr Imran Mahmood Khan, assistant professor in smart food at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), sums up what surprised him most about working in China's research ecosystem: “The speed of validation in China drives immense productivity.” His team develops test strips that detect mold toxins in grain. They also design nanomaterials that kill bacteria with heat, and materials that could be used for cancer therapy. The applications vary, butthe underlying principle does not.
James Fullwood first came to China nearly 14 years ago. As a PhD student he collaborated with Fields Medalist Shing-Tung Yau on the geometry of string theory, and then took a postdoctoral position at The University of Hong Kong under Chinese Academician Ngaiming Mok. But it was a 2020 visit to Hainan University in south China that sealed his destiny. "I am originally from Miami, Florida, and I immediately felt at home with (provincial capital) Haikou's blue skies, clean air and tropical climate." In April 2024, he joined the faculty of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, finding an idyllic atmosphere for his research on fundamental physics.
In 2018, Lutz Gunther Pluemer, a German senior professor specializing in geographic information and AI, was invited to Chengdu to serve as foreign dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University.
The auditorium at the Zhongguancun Academy in Beijing was packed for the forum "From AI Strategy to Business Growth: Building the AI-Enabled Enterprise." The speaker was Joe Weinman, a renowned AI strategist widely known as the "Father of Cloud Economics." He is also the founder of the International Institute for Future Industries and the author of numerous books as well as the newly released report Disruptive and Interesting Tech: AI.
China's innovation-oriented development is not merely a slogan—it is the engine driving the nation toward a future defined by sustainability, intelligence, and shared prosperity. From renewable energy farms to orbital satellites, China is building technologies for the shared future of humankind. The country stands at the forefront of technological innovation and breakthroughs and is creating a benchmark that inspires the world.
Juergen Haering is a seasoned expert in the field of global automotive precision manufacturing, and established Haering Precision Technology (Taicang) Co., Ltd., in 2004. For over two decades, he has championed close cooperation between China and Germany in intelligent manufacturing, technical standards and vocational education. He has also played an active role in facilitating cultural and business exchanges between Chinese and German enterprises. In recognition of these contributions, he was awarded the prestigious 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award.
China will accelerate efforts for greater achievements in science and technology in 2026 and build world-class sci-tech innovation engines, according to a draft government work report submitted to the country's top legislature for deliberation on March 5.
The spotlight at this year's Spring Festival Gala fell on a new kind of performer. As the world's most-watched television program unfolded, Chinese humanoid robots commanded the stage with a display of agility that captivated audiences worldwide. Videos of the event quickly circulated online, showing machines executing precise kung fu moves, synchronized dances, and elaborate gymnastics. This leap from tentative movement to athletic precision reflects a broader trend: the rapid maturation of China's future industries.
In 2025, China continued to expand its policies of institutional opening-up and optimization of personnel exchanges, with topics such as "Becoming Chinese"and "China Travel"regularly going viral on foreign social media platforms. Backing this up, trendy consumer products like LABUBU dolls and China-produced sci-tech devices have emerged as new mediums for the global community to gain an authentic, multi-dimensional understanding of China.
China has stepped onto the global stage not only as a manufacturing power, but as a rising center for sci-tech innovation. This is evident from the investment in basic research to the rise of world-class laboratories; the foundation is being laid for long-term breakthroughs.
As China's 2026 Two Sessions approach, the global community is looking not just for economic targets, but for insights into China's unique development path, a path defined by people-centered development, open scientific collaboration, sustainable green transitions, and the harmonious coexistence of deep cultural roots with frontier technology.
In 2017, when Pakistani scholar Muhammad Salman Nasir first arrived in China to begin his PhD, he had a clear scientific mission: to advance catalytic technologies for renewable energy. What he didn't anticipate, was how deeply the country would shape his sense of purpose and belonging.
At Fudan University's Jiangwan Campus in Shanghai, Cosimo Bambi is often seen jogging around the physics building. He runs without headphones, keeps a steady pace, and sometimes waves to students. Some say he resembles Sheldon from the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory, not because of eccentric habits, but because of his sharp eyes and quiet focus. In reality, he is grounded and has spent the last 13 years helping build a research field that barely existed in China when he arrived.
Straight from delivering a lecture at Southwest Jiaotong University, Professor Frede Blaabjerg sat down for an interview with Science and Technology Daily. When asked if he was tired, he smiled and said, "I seldom get tired from academic work."
At the age of seven, standing in a classroom in 1970s Romania, little Luminita Balan saw Chinese characters written on the blackboard for the first time. "They were extraordinary, almost magical," she recalled. Instantly captivated, she felt certain these "mysterious symbols" would lead her into a world of profound beauty and meaning. That moment marked the beginning of a lifelong journey — one that would transform her from a curious schoolgirl into a leading sinologist, translator and cultural bridge between Romania and China.
In an era of rapid scientific advancement, China's contemporary drive for innovation is increasingly recognized not as a sudden departure from its past, but as a reawakening of deep historical currents. In a recent interview with Science and Technology Daily, three leading Chinese scholars emphasized that the Chinese nation has long possessed a profound, resilient and distinctive tradition of innovation, which remains a source of inspiration for today's scientific and cultural endeavors.
"When the value created by a product stays where it's made through jobs, skills, and fair wages…that's what I mean by shared prosperity," said Shahbaz Khan, director and UNESCO representative to the Regional Office for East Asia, holding up his smartphone during a lecture at the China Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED). The device was a Realme, a brand born in China but assembled by young workers in Lahore, Pakistan. "I bought it there because I needed a phone that works in Pakistan," he said with a knowing smile. "But more importantly, local people are employed, trained and earning. That's not extraction. That's partnership."
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the Science and Technology Daily on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its founding.
Shanghai-based AI robotics company Fourier, together with multiple ecosystem partners, made a collective appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC).
