Chinese Academy of Sciences Bolsters National Decision-Making

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is strengthening its role as a national scientific and technological think tank, providing systematic decision-making support to the Chinese government. For over 70 years, CAS has supported national science and technology decisions, completing high-quality consulting reports and recommendations. Recent efforts include the “China Carbon Neutrality Roadmap” study completed within a year of the nation’s commitment to carbon neutrality, and the publication of “Artificial Intelligence Empowering Scientific Research: Artificial Intelligence Discipline System,” a book outlining an AI-driven framework for scientific advancement.

The CAS emphasizes professional expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex national challenges. Projects like the carbon neutrality study involved over 100 CAS academics and experts from multiple universities and industries. The academy’s longstanding tradition of proactive research, exemplified by decades-old work on coal-to-olefin technology, directly supports national energy security amid geopolitical instability.

Future work will focus on deepening the integration of artificial intelligence with fundamental sciences, promoting innovative research paradigms, and restructuring academic disciplines. The CAS aims to provide systematic resources for researchers, educators, and policymakers.