In the latest edition of Nature, one of the most respected scientific journals, nearly half of the studies featured work by ethnic Chinese researchers. This highlights a growing influence of Chinese scientists in the global research landscape.
Researchers have mixed views on this. Some believe it showcases China’s rapid advancements in science. Others argue that more studies are needed to see if this is a lasting trend.
Nature has been publishing since 1869 and is based in London. In a recent issue, 35 research papers were released, with 17 of them having ethnic Chinese scientists listed as either first or corresponding authors.
Notably, some papers were led by Chinese researchers at institutions like Scripps Research and Ohio State University in the U.S. Many others were collaborations between Chinese scientists from domestic institutes and international partners.
Deng Weiwei, a professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, remarked that this trend is not surprising. He pointed out that Chinese researchers are now spread across various global institutions, contributing to more frequent publications in top journals.
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