Group 1 - The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering announced the list of valid candidates for the 2025 academician election, with 639 candidates from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 660 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1][5] - The total number of academicians to be elected in 2025 is capped at 100 for both academies, with specific allocations for various engineering disciplines [1][2] - The election process includes external peer evaluations and an election conference to select the new academicians [1] Group 2 - The 2025 election guidelines include special provisions for candidates from private technology enterprises, those working in remote western regions, and a special channel for certain candidates [2] - A "silent period" has been established for candidates, prohibiting participation in meetings or activities that could influence the election's fairness [3][4] - Violations of election discipline can lead to permanent disqualification and lifelong accountability for candidates [4] Group 3 - Notable young candidates include Liu Yifeng and Wang Shuao, both born in 1985, representing a new generation of scholars [6][8] - Other candidates include "80s" scholars like Chang Chao and Fu Qiaomei, who have previously been nominated [10][12] - The list features candidates from emerging fields such as solar energy, lithium-ion batteries, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the focus on innovative industries [16][20] Group 4 - The presence of candidates from new research universities like Westlake University and Ningbo Oriental Institute of Technology indicates a trend towards recognizing contributions from these institutions [22][24] - The election process emphasizes the importance of academic integrity and the need for objective evaluations of candidates [4][3]

Group 1 - The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering announced the list of valid candidates for the 2025 academician election, with 639 candidates from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 660 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1] - Notable candidates in the "new three items" industry, including solar energy batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles, include BYD's chief scientist Lian Yubo and CATL's chief scientist Wu Kai [1] - Lian Yubo, born in April 1964, has a background in aircraft manufacturing engineering and has held various engineering roles before becoming the chief scientist at BYD [1] - Wu Kai, born in November 1968, has extensive experience in the energy sector and recently resigned as vice president of CATL while continuing as chief scientist [2] Group 2 - Li Zhenguo, a candidate from the photovoltaic industry, is associated with LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and has made significant contributions to the research and application of photovoltaic technology [2][3] - Li Zhenguo has led multiple key technology developments in the photovoltaic sector, contributing to cost reduction and efficiency improvements [3] - In May 2023, LONGi Green Energy announced a management reshuffle, with Li Zhenguo stepping down from several executive roles to focus on research and technology management [3]