🚀 Big news from China! The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) has just revealed its 30 key sci-tech focus areas for 2024, and they're nothing short of futuristic!
From artificial intelligence and new energy to high-end equipment and life sciences, these focus areas are set to push the boundaries of innovation. Imagine digital humans and emotionally intelligent robots 🤖 that understand and interact with us on a whole new level!
They're also exploring green manufacturing of drugs and materials through precise chemistry 🌱, and developing rapid assessment techniques for preserving machine tools. Plus, breakthroughs in crops with high photosynthetic efficiency 🌾 might just revolutionize agriculture.
But that's not all! CAST is looking into low-cost, low-carbon steel production using clean energy ⚡, aiming to make heavy industry more sustainable.
This year, they received a whopping 597 proposals from 102 sci-tech associations across the country! 📄 Since 2018, CAST has been highlighting major sci-tech issues annually, and this year marks the seventh consecutive list.
These innovations aren't just headlines—they're glimpses into the future. Can't wait to see how these developments shape our world! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
