Nature Index 2021 China

The nation’s remarkable growth in science publishing is showing signs of a slowdown.

Barriers to cooperation could create a more competitive, less collegiate research landscape.

From output and investments to the nation’s most prolific areas, a visual overview of China’s research performance.

With research spanning particle physics, solar power, conservation and the mechanisms of coronavirus transmission, these researchers are standouts in China’s vast talent hub.

China sets lofty goals as it vies for global dominance in the highly competitive fields of quantum science, space exploration and nanocatalysis.

While movement of students between domestic and foreign universities slows, China’s joint-venture model is gaining traction.

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The University of Science and Technology of China has nurtured aspiring scientists on all fronts.

With new avenues of research exploring the link between the gut and the brain, an innovative Alzheimer’s drug from China offers clues.

Healthcare solutions built on artificial intelligence and big data technologies by Yidu Tech make precision healthcare accessible to everyone.

A new screening platform developed by Genetron Health can identify the early markers of cancer.

In China, AI is helping users actively manage the impacts of their lifestyle, with multiple chronic health management strategies integrated onto one of the country’s largest digital health platforms.

After working for international pharmaceutical companies, Dr Aimin Hui has returned to China to lead innovative drug discovery and development at Fosun Pharma.

The Chinese Institute for Brain Research in Beijing is recruiting international scholars to join its ranks.