新华社：中国科技创新闪耀海外知名榜单 武汉等中国六城跻身全球科研城市十强

Core Insights - Recent reports indicate that China's scientific research output is experiencing explosive growth in both quantity and quality, leading in various aspects such as research cities, disciplinary contributions, and international leadership [1] Group 1: Research Cities - The latest issue of the UK journal Nature highlights that Chinese research cities are flourishing, with Beijing ranking first for nine consecutive years and cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Hangzhou making it to the top ten [2] - In terms of contribution share, Chinese cities show strong growth, with Beijing's research output increasing by over 9% and Shanghai by nearly 20% from 2023 to 2024 [2] - Chinese cities dominate the fields of chemistry, physical sciences, and earth and environmental sciences, with Beijing leading globally in all three areas [2] Group 2: International Influence - The international influence of Chinese scientists is on the rise, with a significant number taking leadership roles in international collaborations, particularly in projects with the UK [3] - The Chinese Academy of Sciences ranks first globally in the number of highly cited researchers, surpassing Harvard University [3] - A report indicates that China has surpassed the US in research strength, especially in mathematics, computing, and engineering [4] Group 3: Contribution to Sustainable Development - China is the largest contributor to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) related papers, playing an increasingly important role in global SDG policy formulation [5] - 24% of global research published in 2024 pertains to SDG-related studies, with Chinese research being widely cited in various SDG policy documents [5] - Chinese SDG-related papers have significantly influenced global health and environmental policy documents since 2022, with citations coming from international organizations like the WHO [5]