特稿丨中国科技创新闪耀海外知名榜单

Core Insights - China's scientific research output is experiencing explosive growth in both quantity and quality, leading to top rankings in various global metrics [1] Group 1: Research Cities - Chinese research cities are flourishing, with Beijing ranking first for nine consecutive years and other cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Hangzhou also making the top ten [2] - Research output in Beijing increased by over 9% from 2023 to 2024, while Shanghai saw an increase of nearly 20% [2] - Chinese cities dominate in the fields of chemistry, physical sciences, and earth and environmental sciences, with Beijing leading globally in all three [2] Group 2: International Influence - The number of Chinese scientists taking leadership roles in international collaborations is rapidly increasing, with over half of the research projects with the UK led by Chinese scientists [3] - The Chinese Academy of Sciences ranks first globally with 258 highly cited researchers, surpassing Harvard University [3] - China has surpassed the US in research strength, particularly in mathematics, computing, and engineering [3] Group 3: Sustainable Development - China is the largest contributor to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) related research, with 24% of global research published in 2024 addressing SDG topics [4][5] - Chinese SDG-related research is widely cited in policy documents, with 25% of citations coming from international organizations like the World Health Organization [5] - China's research findings are increasingly influencing global health and environmental policies since 2022 [5]