3 6 Ke·2025-11-22 15:20Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry has welcomed two new academicians from BYD and CATL, marking a significant recognition of contributions from private enterprises in China's scientific community [1] Group 1: New Academicians - Two scientists from the automotive sector, Lian Yubo from BYD and Wu Kai from CATL, have been elected as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1] - This election is part of the 2025 academicians selection, which includes 73 from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 71 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1] Group 2: Historical Context - Historically, the representation of private enterprise academicians in the Chinese Academy of Engineering has been minimal, with notable exceptions like Wang Jian from Alibaba Cloud in 2019 [1] - The recognition of private enterprise scientists has gradually increased, with a few others like Wu Hanming from SMIC and Xiao Wei from Kangyuan Pharmaceutical also being elected in previous rounds [1]