中国首次占据全球十强科研城市一半以上席位

Core Insights - The 2024 Nature Index highlights that Chinese cities now occupy more than half of the top ten global research cities, increasing from five to six cities compared to 2023 [1][2] - Beijing retains its position as the top research city globally since 2016, followed by Shanghai, with Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Hangzhou also making the list [1][2] Summary by Categories Research City Rankings - In 2024, the top ten research cities include six from China: Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Hangzhou, alongside New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Baltimore-Washington [1][2] - Guangzhou improved its ranking from eighth to sixth, surpassing the San Francisco Bay Area, while Wuhan and Hangzhou also saw upward movements [2] Research Output Growth - Beijing's research output increased by over 9% from 2023 to 2024, while Shanghai's output grew nearly 20% [2] - The report indicates significant improvements in research performance among Chinese cities, particularly in chemistry, physical sciences, and earth and environmental sciences [2] Subject Area Performance - Chinese cities dominate the rankings in chemistry, physical sciences, and earth and environmental sciences, with Beijing leading in all three fields [2] - In biological sciences, New York and Boston rank first and second, with Beijing in third place, while in health sciences, which was newly included in the index, Beijing ranks sixth [2] Challenges and Global Collaboration - The report also addresses the issue of land subsidence faced by rapidly expanding coastal megacities, particularly in the context of rising sea levels [3] - It emphasizes the potential for innovative solutions to challenges like land subsidence through global research collaboration [5]