Academic Divisions of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Established on June 1, 1955, the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD) serves as an integral part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and functions as the highest advisory body to the State in the field of science and technology. It is also a crucial think tank for scientific ideas at the national level.

In early 1953, establishment of the specialized committees of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) laid the foundation for the creation of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD). In May 1955, the 10th plenary session of the State Council approved the first group of CAS members. In June 1955, the inaugural ceremony of CASAD was held in Beijing.

· An advanced national science and technology think tank for the Chinese government
· The merit-based component of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

See more in the CAS President’s Declaration: Working Together for a Brighter Future.

Membership in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is China’s highest academic accolade in the field of science and technology and represents a lifelong position conferred by the State. The election of new Members is held biennially.

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Yanqi Lake Meeting

The Yanqi Lake Meeting is a high-end international academic forum dedicated to enhancing collaboration and exchange between Chinese scientists and the global scientific community.

Forum of Frontiers of Science and Technology

The Forum of Frontiers of Science and Technology is a series of high-level academic conferences held periodically by the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASAD).

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SCIENCE CHINA is a comprehensive academic journal jointly sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Founded in 1950, SCIENCE CHINA has developed into a domestic top-level scientific journal in terms of academic level, editing quality and publishing quality.

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Science China

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Science China

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Science China

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Chinese Science Bulletin is a multidisciplinary academic journal supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and co-sponsored by CAS and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Chinese Science Bulletin publishes high-caliber, peer-reviewed research on topics across the natural sciences and various high-tech fields from global science community. Journal articles are selected on the basis of originality, scientific significance and appeal to a general audience.

Science Bulletin

Volume 70, Issue 23, 2025

Science Bulletin

Volume 70, Issue 22, 2025

Science Bulletin

Volume 70, Issue 21, 2025

Science Bulletin

Volume 70, Issue 20, 2025

Science Bulletin

Volume 70, Issue 19, 2025

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Tan Kah Kee Science Awards

The Tan Kah Kee Science Awards grew out of the former Tan Kah Kee Awards, which were established in 1988 in honor of Mr. Tan Kah Kee (1874–1961), a well-known overseas Chinese leader who made remarkable contributions to the development of science and education in China.
The Tan Kah Kee Awards were first established by Mr. Tan’s relatives. Later, CAS was entrusted for its organization and evaluation.

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Tan Kah Kee Science Awards

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