Chinese joint-venture universities try for the best of both worlds While movement of students between domestic and foreign universities slows, China’s joint-venture model is gaining traction. Cong Cao Comment 27 May 2021
China’s leading researchers set their sights on new frontiers China sets lofty goals as it vies for global dominance in the highly competitive fields of quantum science, space exploration and nanocatalysis. Hepeng Jia , Sian Powell & Kevin Schoenmakers News feature 27 May 2021
Five science stars making their mark in China With research spanning particle physics, solar power, conservation and the mechanisms of coronavirus transmission, these researchers are standouts in China’s vast talent hub. Gemma Conroy, Flynn Murphy & Sian Powell News feature 27 May 2021
Superpowered science: charting China’s research rise From output and investments to the nation’s most prolific areas, a visual overview of China’s research performance. Nature Index Dataviz 27 May 2021
Silk Road becomes the one less travelled as China lures science talent home Barriers to cooperation could create a more competitive, less collegiate research landscape. Catherine Armitage & Chris Woolston News feature 27 May 2021
Fresh twists in China’s bid for research dominance The nation’s remarkable growth in science publishing is showing signs of a slowdown. Catherine Armitage News 27 May 2021
Partnerships in progress Research alliances in Asia Pacific are shifting towards China. Catherine Cheung, Tanner Maxwell, Catherine Armitage Dataviz 18 Mar 2021
Politics and the pandemic disrupt migration patterns in research Researchers are watching how political and economic tensions between China and Australia will affect scientific collaborations. Catherine Armitage News feature 18 Mar 2021
Nature Index’s top 5 countries: ranked in chemistry, environmental, physical, and life sciences Where in the world are the subject strengths? Gemma Conroy Listings 6 Mar 2020
China bans cash rewards for publishing papers New policy tackles perverse incentives that drive ‘publish or perish’ culture and might be encouraging questionable research practices. Smriti Mallapaty News 3 Mar 2020
Top 10 Asia-Pacific locations for life sciences research The rise and rise of China. Gemma Conroy Listings 3 Mar 2020
These 10 countries top the ranks in chemistry research Where the best chemistry takes place. Gemma Conroy Listings 12 Dec 2019
Experts question China’s bid to create world-class journals "Scientists always prefer to publish in the world’s top journals over domestic ones." Hepeng Jia News 4 Sep 2019
This graphic reveals the most innovative countries for 2019 A strong showing from Asia. Gemma Conroy Dataviz 3 Sep 2019
Publishing standards help fight bias against Chinese authors A response to concerns that editors' and peer reviewers’ confidence in Chinese authors has been eroded. Hepeng Jia News 20 Aug 2019
The top 10 Asia Pacific locations in science for 2018 Where the smaller players shine. Bec Crew Listings 30 Jul 2019
The 5 most popular scientific papers of June Everything’s melting, but Boaty McBoatface is a beacon of hope. Bec Crew Listings 24 Jul 2019
10 key insights from the first research scorecards for G20 countries Australia shines; the US, not so much. Bec Crew Dataviz 19 Jul 2019
The top 10 countries in research collaboration This interactive visualization reveals the tightest pairs. Bec Crew Dataviz 12 Jul 2019
Singapore joins the rise of research integrity networks Global effort to combat research misconduct gathers pace. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 3 Jul 2019
