U. S. Curbs on AI Models Threaten AI Progress

On?May?22,?U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee?passed?a?bipartisan bill that would make it easier for the Biden administration to restrict the export of proprietary or closed source AI models (the primary software of AI intelligent systems like ChatGPT) to China. It could have significant negative ripple effects for global AI international cooperation, thus hindering the scientific and technological progress and innovation of all of humankind. Also, both China and U.S. would be victims if the bill is passed.

China Nurtures Sci-tech Ties with France, Serbia and Hungary

Scientific and technological cooperation has been a cornerstone of China's bilateral relationship with France, Serbia and Hungary.

Preserving Biodiversity,a Moral Code

"Be part of the Plan" is the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Diversity.Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) reporters visited the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Yunnan province in southwestern China, where they witnessed the joint efforts of scientists from China and abroad to preserve biodiversity.

Banks and Insurers to Strengthen 'Five Priorities'

China's National Financial Regulatory Administration released a guideline for the banking and insurance sectors on May 9 to improve the work of five priority segments — technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance and digital finance.

A Macro Vision of Microelectronics

Sino-French cooperation in science and technology dates back to 1978, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. Over the years, this collaboration has flourished, particularly in fields such as people-to-people exchanges, basic scientific research, and high-tech cooperation.

'Origin Wukong' Ushers in China's Quantum Computing Era

China's Internet Revolution: From Follower to Leader

China's SHMFF Breaks Records and Pushes Boundaries

Upsurge in China's Innovative Drugs

China is modernizing its pharmaceutical industry and developing new quality productive forces at a faster pace. During this year's Two Sessions, developing innovative drugs was written into the Government Work Report for the first time, indicating a greater boost for China's domestic innovative drug industry.

Digital Technology: Unleashing New Quality Productive Forces

China's ongoing advancements in science and technology are heavily influenced by "new quality productive forces".The forces are driving strategic future and emerging industries, which have the potential to introduce disruptive technological advancements in an era of intelligent information.

Epic Archaeological Finds of 2023

China recently shared a selection of the most significant archaeological findings in 2023, spanning various regions including Shandong, Fujian, Anhui, Hubei, Henan, and Shaanxi. These discoveries offer intriguing insights into different periods of history, from the ancient Paleolithic era to more recent times.

Low-altitude Economy Takes Off

The low-altitude economy is being touted globally as an important strategic emerging industry with vast potential. China’s annual Central Economic Work Conference held last December and the 2024 Government Work Report both identified the low-altitude economy as one of China’s strategic emerging sectors.

Electric Vehicle: An Irreversible Trend

The exports of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector soared by 77.6 percent in 2023, reaching 1.2 million units, ranking first in the world for the ninth consecutive year.

Commercial Spaceflight Develops at Rocket Speed

In recent years, China's commercial spaceflight has shifted into a period of rapid development, and its market volume has exceeded one trillion RMB, becoming an important complement to China's space industry and injecting new momentum into the development of new quality productive forces.

Sipping Green Tea in Spring

For tea enthusiasts, the changing of seasons is a prelude to the much awaited first cup of spring tea. Sipping fresh green tea in early spring seems to physically herald the arrival of the season of blossoms. Among all tea categories, green tea is the first to hit market shelves each year, and the most produced and consumed tea in China, accounting for 50-60 percent of total tea sales.

Guideline to Boost Regional Environment Management

In the latest move to protect the ecological environment, China recently unveiled a guideline on strengthening region-specific environmental management.

Black Tea: China's Gift to the World

Black tea originated in China and spread to the world. Today, it accounts for more than 80 percent of the global tea market.

Cutting-edge Technology Opens Up New Paths in Life Sciences

Science and Technology Daily reporters recently interviewed some experts to see how new technologies are revolutionizing life and healthcare.

Chinese Researchers Give Hope to Women with Alzheimer's

Researchers from Tianjin institutions have achieved a breakthrough for personalized treatment of Alzheimer's disease in women, creating a tailored nanomedicine designed specifically for women.

China's R&D expenditure exceeds 3.3 trln yuan in 2023: minister