BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Over 400 archival items illuminating China's journey to become a global force in airborne remote sensing are going on public display in Beijing, showcasing four decades of innovation spearheaded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

A Chinese research team has developed a new remote-sensing satellite model, which has for the first time achieved the high-precision, dynamic calculation of CO2 emissions from large coal-fired power plants, providing a new solution for global carbon emissions monitoring.

Chengdu, China – June 11, 2025 – The "Space Information Science and Technology for Building the Innovation Road" Forum opened today in Chengdu, injecting powerful technological momentum into the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Convened during the second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange and organized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the forum gathered global experts to bridge scientific cooperation and showcase cutting-edge applications of big data for global sustainability.

A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed a breakthrough in vacuum sensing. Their study (DOI: 10.1038/s41378-025-00937-z), published on May 21, 2025, in Microsystems & Nanoengineering, details a novel micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based sensor that integrates mode-localization and traditional resonance mechanisms on a single chip. Designed to toggle between modes depending on pressure levels, the sensor provides high resolution and stability across a wide pressure range. This design not only improves measurement performance but also reduces sensor size and dependency on gas types—key for harsh environments.

A high-level South African delegation led by Professor Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), visited the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to explore new approaches of collaboration in space technology and its applications. The 23-member delegation included senior DSTI officials as well as representatives from the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and other key institutions.

​China has made a significant breakthrough in building a high-speed "data highway" between satellites and the ground. According to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a new-generation high-throughput satellite-to-ground data transmission system has been successfully tested, an official announcement showed on Monday.