Springer Nature Boosts China Research Ties

Global Publisher Teams Up with Chinese Universities to Fuel Innovation

Academic giant Springer Nature is doubling down on its commitment to China’s research ecosystem, signing partnerships with Fudan University and Zhejiang science groups this month. The move highlights China’s growing role as a global innovation powerhouse .

'Shanghai isn’t just about business—it’s a launchpad for cutting-edge science,' said Marc Spenlé, Springer Nature’s COO, during the Fudan University agreement signing. The collaboration will focus on boosting research skills, mentoring young scientists , and tracking global science trends.

Meanwhile, in Wenzhou, Springer joined forces with local authorities to support the World Young Scientists Summit—a hub where early-career researchers worldwide brainstorm solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges. Think Avengers, but lab coats instead of capes .

China now has three cities ranked among the world’s top 10 innovation hubs, per the Global Innovation Hubs Index. With partnerships like these, that number might just keep climbing .

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