LLM Speeds Up High-altitude Research

QwQ-32B, a reasoning large language model (LLM) by Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen (Qwen), has been integrated with the scientific research of several institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), facilitating research on solar flare and water resources on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.

Symposium Discusses Non-equilibrium Transport Phenomena

?The 1st International Symposium on Non-Equilibrium Transport Phenomena (NETP) focusing on frontier topics in the study and application of non-equilibrium transport phenomena was held in Beijing from April 7 to 10.

China Focus: China takes firm countermeasures against U.S. tariff bullying

China has taken swift, firm countermeasures following the latest U.S. tariff hike on Chinese imports, in a move to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

2025 ZGC Forum: Gala for Global Sci-tech Cooperation

The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference (2025 ZGC Forum), with a focus on new quality productive forces, concluded on March 31, with significant results and promotion of international sci-tech cooperation.

Soft Prosthetic Knee Gives a Leg-up to Innovation

Researchers from Peking University have developed an innovative soft prosthetic knee. An account of the research was published in Nature Communications.

Large Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Makes its Debut

China's domestically developed tonne-class large unmanned transport aircraft recently completed its maiden flight in Shandong province, marking a significant advancement in the field of high-end unmanned aviation equipment.

Open Scientific Infrastructure: Catalyst for Intl. Sci-tech Cooperation

It is necessary to promote the opening up and sharing of scientific research infrastructure, make good use of multilateral mechanisms, and establish and improve international open sharing platforms, Chen Jiachang, China’s vice minister of science and technology, said at the Open Science International Forum, part of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, on March 28.

Chinese Museums Revive Millennia-old Civilizations with Digital Tech

According to data released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA), museums across China received approximately 72.65 million visits from January 29 to February 4 this year, the first seven days of the Spring Festival holidays, with daily attendance increasing by 12.84 percent compared to the previous year.

Exciting News About Sci-tech Breakthroughs

The third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) came to a close earlier this week, with the deputies and members giving some exciting news about science and technology breakthroughs.

More Opening up, More Opportunities

This year's Government Work Report calls for promoting high-quality development, expanding high-level opening up, and stabilizing foreign trade and investment. China will further open its doors, creating more opportunities for foreign enterprises and trade participants.

Tech Integration Drives Cultural Prosperity

?China has been harnessing the power of technology to create synergy between traditional culture and modern digital innovation. It is a journey promoting the development of both cultural undertakings and the cultural industry, emphasizing the dual engine of cultural projects and the cultural industry to boost the nation's cultural soft power.

Updated Archaeology Makes Past Meet Present

?Recent archaeological discoveries across China are reshaping people's understanding of the nation's ancient history, leveraging cutting-edge scientific technology to uncover the roots of Chinese civilization. From human evolution to agricultural revolutions, these breakthroughs are shedding new light on China's extensive cultural and historical legacy.

Revival of Cultural Heritage Preservation

In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to safeguard its rich cultural heritage. From the ancient Great Wall to priceless artifacts from the rich Sanxingdui archaeological site, a major Bronze Age culture, advancements in scientific research are redefining the way historical treasures are protected, preserved and passed down to future generations.

Ministers Promise Boost for Sci-tech Talent Cultivation & Financing

After the third session of the 14th National People's Congress opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, Chinese ministers responded to people's concerns and the challenges to the development of sci-tech innovation in China, in the traditional Q&A sessions in the hallway, known as passage interviews.

Innovation Fuels Private Sector Growth

As an important part of the national economy, the private sector is the main driver of startups and employment, and a key player in technological innovation. To realize high-quality development, private enterprises need to strengthen their awareness of sci-tech innovation, and seek innovation-driven development instead of the traditional labor or resource-driven path.

Home-developed Gasfield Yields High Production

?Deep Sea No. 1, China's first independently developed ultra-deepwater gasfield, has recorded a cumulative natural gas output exceeding 10 billion cubic meters and over one million cubic meters of condensate oil. In 2024 alone, the field produced more than 3.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, marking the third consecutive year of annual production surpassing three billion cubic meters.

On the Road to Making Music

A major road that plays music has gone viral. As part of national highway G333, Yaxue Road, located in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, spans approximately 95.85 kilometers. The road features four segments of musical roads along its route. As vehicles drive over these sections, different songs can be heard.

China's Big Three Telecom Operators Integrate DeepSeek

Tariffs not 'panacea' for US ills

Well-being Supported by Sci-tech Innovation

?During the Spring Festival, Science and Technology Daily reporters traveled across the country to explore how sci-tech innovation has improved people's well-being.