China Claims 6 of World’s Top 10 Science Cities in 2025
Beijing retains its crown as the #1 global research hub for the 10th consecutive year, while Chinese cities now occupy six spots in Nature Index’s elite top 10 – a historic first! 🏆 This shift reflects China’s strategic push toward ‘new quality productive forces’ through tech-driven regional collaboration.
From Solo Acts to Power Clusters
Gone are the days of isolated innovation! The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (Jing-Jin-Ji) mega-region exemplifies this shift, with:
14 cross-city innovation platforms
7 national advanced manufacturing clusters
11.5 trillion yuan ($1.6T) combined GDP in 2024
💡 Pro tip: Xiong’an New Area’s Zhongguancun Science Park now offers one-stop access to Beijing’s top tech/finance resources – no commute required!
Innovation Coast-to-Coast
The Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai + Jiangsu/Zhejiang/Anhui):
Hosts 30% of China’s high-tech firms
Connects 200+ global universities via National Innovation Center
Meanwhile, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area:
Boasts 9 major tech infrastructure projects
Runs 31 cross-region joint labs
🌉 This ‘triangle of innovation’ is reshaping everything from AI to advanced manufacturing!
