中国城市在自然指数科研城市十强榜单上首次过半数

Core Insights - Chinese cities have secured more than half of the top ten positions in the global research city rankings for the first time, with Beijing maintaining its position at the top since 2016 [1][2] - The analysis indicates that Chinese cities increased their representation from five to six in the top ten, while all U.S. cities in the top ten experienced a decline in their contributions [1] - Beijing's research output grew by over 9% from 2023 to 2024, while Shanghai's output increased by nearly 20% [1] Summary by Categories Research Output - The latest Nature Index report shows that Chinese cities dominate the rankings, with Beijing and Shanghai leading the way [1] - Other cities in the top ten include New York, Boston, Nanjing, Guangzhou, San Francisco Bay Area, Wuhan, Baltimore-Washington, and Hangzhou [1] - Guangzhou rose from eighth to sixth place, Wuhan from ninth to eighth, and Hangzhou entered the top ten from thirteenth [1] Subject Area Performance - Chinese cities continue to lead in the fields of chemistry, physics, and earth and environmental sciences, with a clean sweep of the top ten in chemistry [2] - Beijing ranks first in all three fields, showcasing its strong research capabilities [2] - The report emphasizes the importance of cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers for driving innovation [2]