Group 1: Scientific and Technological Advances - In 2026, significant breakthroughs in gene editing are anticipated, with clinical trials for personalized gene therapies for rare metabolic diseases planned in Philadelphia [8] - A major cancer detection clinical trial involving over 140,000 participants is expected to reveal results in 2026, potentially allowing for the detection of approximately 50 types of cancer through a single blood test [9] - AI is predicted to play a crucial role in the life sciences sector, particularly in biomarker detection, with the potential to move from detection to prediction [9] Group 2: Climate Change and Renewable Energy - The global average temperature is projected to exceed pre-industrial levels by 1.4 degrees Celsius in 2026, continuing a trend of rising temperatures [9] - Renewable energy is expected to surpass traditional energy sources in various sectors, with China leading the transition towards green and low-carbon energy [10] - China plans to add over 20 million kilowatts of wind and solar power capacity in 2026 as part of its commitment to increasing the share of renewable energy [10] Group 3: Space Exploration - 2026 is set to be a busy year for lunar exploration, with China's Chang'e 7 mission targeting the challenging lunar south pole [11] - Multiple crewed space missions are scheduled by China, including the Tianzhou 10 and Shenzhou 22 and 23 missions, marking significant advancements in their space program [11] - The European Space Agency plans to launch the Plato space telescope in late 2026 to monitor over 200,000 stars in search of habitable exoplanets [11] Group 4: AI in Research - AI is transforming research processes, with predictions of significant scientific breakthroughs driven by AI in 2026 [12] - The integration of multiple large language models for complex tasks is expected to become more common, reducing the need for human intervention [12] - Generative AI is leading technological change, with over two-thirds of chief economists anticipating its commercial value to materialize within the next year [12]

Group 1: Space Exploration and Technology - The successful launch of the Tianwen-2 mission marks China's first asteroid exploration and sample return journey, focusing on asteroid 2016 HO3 and later the main belt comet 311P [5] - The Chang'e 7 mission is expected to launch around 2026 to explore the lunar south pole and investigate water ice resources, carrying payloads from multiple countries [5] - China's new generation reusable crewed spacecraft, "Dream Chaser," is set for its first flight in 2026, designed for near-Earth space station operations and crewed lunar exploration [5][6] Group 2: Deep Sea Exploration - China's manned submersibles, including "Fendouzhe," "Shenhai Yongshi," and "Jiaolong," have completed over 1,700 dives, with expectations to surpass 2,000 by 2026 [9] - The "Fendouzhe" submersible successfully conducted manned deep-sea research in the Arctic, expanding China's deep-sea exploration capabilities [9] - The deep-sea research community anticipates increased international collaboration and scientific exploration during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [9] Group 3: Scientific Research and Innovation - China ranks prominently in global scientific research, with significant achievements in innovation and research output, described as entering an "innovation explosion period" [3] - The "first example of two-dimensional metal preparation" by a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences was recognized as one of the top scientific breakthroughs of 2025 [10] - In the biopharmaceutical sector, 76 innovative drugs were approved in 2025, with total licensing transactions exceeding $130 billion, marking a historic high [10]

Group 1 - China ranks prominently in scientific research achievements, innovation, and urban clusters according to multiple international research platforms, with the UN Deputy Secretary-General describing it as entering an "innovation explosion period" [1] - The Chang'e 7 mission is expected to launch around 2026, focusing on lunar south pole exploration and carrying payloads from several countries [1] - The Tianwen-2 mission, aimed at asteroid exploration and sample return, successfully launched in May 2025, marking China's first mission to explore and return samples from an asteroid [1] Group 2 - The new generation of reusable crewed spacecraft, "Dream Boat," is set for its first flight in 2026, featuring a modular design and intended for near-Earth space station operations and crewed lunar missions [3] - The 2026 crewed spaceflight schedule includes the launch of Shenzhou-23 and Shenzhou-24 crewed spacecraft, as well as the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft, with Shenzhou-23 featuring a crew member for a long-term stay [3] Group 3 - China's deep-sea exploration capabilities have expanded significantly, with the "Fendouzhe" manned submersible completing deep-sea scientific research in the Arctic, marking a shift from "full ocean depth" to "full ocean area" exploration [5][7] - By the end of 2025, China's deep-sea manned submersibles are expected to exceed 2,000 dives, enhancing international scientific cooperation and technological development in deep-sea research [5][7] Group 4 - The "2025 Top Ten Scientific Breakthroughs" list by the Institute of Physics includes a breakthrough in the preparation of the first two-dimensional metal, marking a significant achievement in the field of two-dimensional materials [8] - In the biopharmaceutical sector, 76 innovative drugs were approved in 2025, with total licensing transactions exceeding $130 billion, indicating a historic peak in China's pharmaceutical innovation [8]

Group 1 - China ranks among the top in research output, quality, and innovative urban clusters, with the UN Deputy Secretary-General describing the country as entering an "innovation explosion period" [2] - A series of new technology projects and plans are expected to be unveiled in 2026, marking the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2] Group 2 - The Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled for launch around 2026 to explore the lunar south pole environment and water ice resources, carrying payloads from multiple countries [3] - The Tianwen-2 mission, which aims to conduct the first asteroid exploration and sample return, successfully launched in May 2025 [3] Group 3 - The new generation of reusable crewed spacecraft, "Dream Boat," is set for its first flight in 2026, featuring a modular design for near-Earth space station operations and crewed lunar exploration [4] - The 2026 crewed spaceflight schedule includes the launch of Shenzhou-23 and Shenzhou-24 crewed spacecraft, as well as the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft [4] Group 4 - The "Fendouzhe" manned submersible has expanded China's deep-sea exploration capabilities, completing significant missions including deep dives in the Arctic [5] - By the end of 2025, China's manned submersibles are expected to exceed 1,700 dives, with projections to surpass 2,000 dives in 2026 [5] Group 5 - The "2025 Top Ten Scientific Breakthroughs" list includes a significant achievement from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in producing the first example of two-dimensional metals, marking a notable advancement in material science [8] - In the biopharmaceutical sector, 76 innovative drugs were approved in 2025, with total licensing transactions exceeding $130 billion, setting historical records [8] - Technological innovations are increasingly integrated into various sectors, enhancing quality of life through advancements in robotics, medical applications, and computational technologies [8]

Group 1 - The third China Commercial Space Development Conference was held on December 24, where the Commercial Space Industry Alliance Innovation Fund was officially launched, with an initial issuance scale of 1 to 2 billion, aiming to expand to 10 billion in the long term, focusing on four key areas: low Earth orbit satellite constellations and satellite internet, reusable launch vehicles and rocket launch services, new materials and devices for commercial space, and space resource development and emerging space services [1] - As of November, the global average number of launches exceeded 26 per month, marking the entry of the global space industry into a "weekly launch era," with an expected total of over 320 launches for the year, setting a new historical record [1] - According to the China Commercial Space Industry Research Report, there have been 325 space launches globally to date, with 4,026 spacecraft in orbit, including 87 launches from China (84 successful), and 23 launches executed by private commercial rocket companies, placing 324 spacecraft into orbit [1] Group 2 - Starting from the end of 2025, several new models of commercial rockets are expected to undergo reusable experiments, including Tianbing Technology's Tianlong-3, Blue Arrow Aerospace's Zhuque-3, and others [2] - The China Manned Space Engineering Office has announced plans for four flight missions in 2026, including Tianzhou-10 and Shenzhou-23, while private rockets continue to overcome technical bottlenecks, with Tianlong-3 planning its maiden flight [2] - Dongwu Securities indicated that after batch maiden flights, commercial rockets are expected to transition from quantity to quality in 2026, leading to a rapid expansion of the entire space industry [3] Group 3 - The satellite ETF Guangfa (512630) has rebounded by 24.41% since its last low, with the China Satellite Industry Index rising by 3.28% on December 25, 2025 [3] - The index tracks 50 listed companies across satellite manufacturing, launching, communication, navigation, and remote sensing, reflecting the core competitiveness and overall development trend of China's satellite industry [3] - The index's composition focuses on upstream satellite manufacturing and launching, including companies like Aerospace Electronics and China Satellite, while also covering midstream ground equipment and operations, and downstream application services [3]

Core Points - China will implement four spaceflight missions in 2024, including Tianzhou-10, Shenzhou-22, Shenzhou-23, and Mengzhou-1, with Mengzhou-1 being the first crewed spacecraft and the Long March 10A rocket also making its inaugural flight [1] Group 1 - The missions will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, with Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23 carrying crews of three astronauts each [1] - Shenzhou-22 will dock with the radial port of the space station core module, while Shenzhou-23 will dock with the forward port [1]