On January 17th, right at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Mr. Fong Sou Lam, the Chairman of Fong’s Industries Co., Ltd., (left) presented the cheque of a donation of HK$15 million to HKU Vice-
The reconstruction of demographic history using ancient and modern genomic resources reveals extensive interactions and admixture between ancient nomadic pastoralists and the social organizations of the Chinese Centra...The reconstruction of demographic history using ancient and modern genomic resources reveals extensive interactions and admixture between ancient nomadic pastoralists and the social organizations of the Chinese Central Plain.However,the extent to which Y-chromosome genetic legacies from nomadic emperor-related ancestral lineages influence the Chinese paternal gene pool remains unclear.Here,we genotype 2717 ethnolinguistically diverse samples belonging to C2a lineages,perform whole-genome sequencing on 997 representative samples,and integrate these data with ancient genomic sequences.We reconstruct the evolutionary histories of Northern Zhou-,Qing emperor-,and pastoralist-related lineages to assess their genetic impact on modern Chinese populations.This reassembled fine-scale Ychromosome phylogeny identifies deep divergence and five Neolithic expansion events contributing differently to the formation of northern Chinese populations.Phylogeographic modeling indicates that the nomadic empires of the Northern Zhou and Qing dynasties genetically originated from the Mongolian Plateau.Phylogenetic topology and shared haplotype patterns show that three upstream ancestors of Northern Zhou(C2a1a1b1a2a1b-FGC28857),Donghu tribe(C2a1a1b1-F1756),and Qing(C2a1a3a2-F10283)emperor-related lineages expanded during the middle Neolithic,contributing significantly to genetic flow between ancient northeastern Asians and modern East Asians.Notably,this study reveals limited direct contributions of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s lineages to modern East Asians.展开更多
Aims and Scope Journal of Integrative Agriculture(JIA),formerly Agricultural Sciences in China(ASC),founded in 2002,is sponsored by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS),co-sponsored by Chinsese Association o...Aims and Scope Journal of Integrative Agriculture(JIA),formerly Agricultural Sciences in China(ASC),founded in 2002,is sponsored by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS),co-sponsored by Chinsese Association of Agricultural Science Societies(CAAsS).The latest IF is 4.6.JiA seeks to publish those papers that are influential and will significantly advance scientific understanding in agriculture fields worldwide.JIA publishes manuscripts in the categories of Commentary,Review,Research Article,Letter and Short Communication,focusing on the core subjects:Crop Science·Horticulture·Plant ProtectionAnimal Science·Veterinary Medicine·Agro-ecosystem&Environment·Food Science:Agriculturai Economics and Management·Agricultural Information Science.展开更多
The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now complet...The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now completed seven sessions of the Coundil.展开更多
The Global Computing Consortium (GCC) established the Special Interest Group on Energy Saving and Decarbonization on December 20, 2024 in Beijing. The founding meeting was attended by nearly 40 representatives from un...The Global Computing Consortium (GCC) established the Special Interest Group on Energy Saving and Decarbonization on December 20, 2024 in Beijing. The founding meeting was attended by nearly 40 representatives from universities and research institutions, R&D and production enterprises, operators, new-type household appliance manufacturers, thirdparty testing and certification bodies, and other units in the computing field online and onsite.展开更多
Editorial Message:Asia Laboratory Animal Day:Origin and Founding Mission—Paying Tribute to the Silent Contributors in Scientific Research In the journey of advancing human scientific progress and health well-being,la...Editorial Message:Asia Laboratory Animal Day:Origin and Founding Mission—Paying Tribute to the Silent Contributors in Scientific Research In the journey of advancing human scientific progress and health well-being,laboratory animals serve as indispensable silent contributors.To commemorate their contributions and advocate for welfare principles,the“Asia Laboratory Animal Day”was established.This initiative is the result of collaborative efforts among various laboratory animal organizations across Asia,forming a crucial link in connecting scientific research ethics and humanistic care throughout the continent.展开更多
The Arctic region is experiencing accelerated sea ice melt and increased iceberg detachment from glaciers due to climate change.These drifting icebergs present a risk and engineering challenge for subsea installations...The Arctic region is experiencing accelerated sea ice melt and increased iceberg detachment from glaciers due to climate change.These drifting icebergs present a risk and engineering challenge for subsea installations traversing shallow waters,where ice-berg keels may reach the seabed,potentially damaging subsea structures.Consequently,costly and time-intensive iceberg manage-ment operations,such as towing and rerouting,are undertaken to safeguard subsea and offshore infrastructure.This study,therefore,explores the application of extra tree regression(ETR)as a robust solution for estimating iceberg draft,particularly in the preliminary phases of decision-making for iceberg management projects.Nine ETR models were developed using parameters influencing iceberg draft.Subsequent analyses identified the most effective models and significant input variables.Uncertainty analysis revealed that the superior ETR model tended to overestimate iceberg drafts;however,it achieved the highest precision,correlation,and simplicity in estimation.Comparison with decision tree regression,random forest regression,and empirical methods confirmed the superior perfor-mance of ETR in predicting iceberg drafts.展开更多
Aug.21,2025,witnessed the festive celebration of Xizang Autonomous Region's 60th founding anniversary.On the Potala Palace Square,Lhasa,around 20,000 people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life across Xiza...Aug.21,2025,witnessed the festive celebration of Xizang Autonomous Region's 60th founding anniversary.On the Potala Palace Square,Lhasa,around 20,000 people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life across Xizang joined in the grand gathering to express their sin cere love and best wishes for the great motherland China and loved Xizang.展开更多
Against the backdrop of the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations,Tianfu Association(Singapore)has emerged as a key force fostering closer people-to-people and economic ties between the two countrie...Against the backdrop of the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations,Tianfu Association(Singapore)has emerged as a key force fostering closer people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.Founded in January 2000 by a group of new immigrants from China’s Sichuan Province,the association was the first Chinese immigrant organization established after diplomatic ties were formed between Singapore and China.Over the past two decades,it has actively engaged in local affairs and now serves as a council member of the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations.Today,it is widely recognized as one of the most vibrant and influential new immigrant groups promoting integration into Singaporean society.展开更多
The modern history of mental health services in China dates back to the founding of the first psychiatric hospital in Guangzhou by the missionary physician John Kerr in 1898.By the time of liberation in 1949 China’s ...The modern history of mental health services in China dates back to the founding of the first psychiatric hospital in Guangzhou by the missionary physician John Kerr in 1898.By the time of liberation in 1949 China’s population was already 500 million but there were only 10 mental health institutions,1 100 psychiatric beds and 50-60 psychiatrists in the country.Health services developed rapidly in the 1950s but by 1957 there were still only 70 psychiatric hospitals with 11 000 beds展开更多
Time flies.Since I took over the Editor-in-Chief position from this journal’s founding Editor-in-Chief,Professor Fei-Yue Wang in 2018,five years has past just like a second.Looking back from today,as a team,we,includ...Time flies.Since I took over the Editor-in-Chief position from this journal’s founding Editor-in-Chief,Professor Fei-Yue Wang in 2018,five years has past just like a second.Looking back from today,as a team,we,including editorial board members,editorial staff members,our early career advisory board members,all contributing authors and all reviewers,should be proud of what this journal has achieved.This journal is the first of its kind of journals,resulting from IEEE’s collaboration with Chinese Association of Automation-an outside-USA professional organization/institution.We have overcome many barriers and difficulties,and well proven that we,united and working together,can accomplish a challenging mission.We indeed set a great example for IEEE and its many societies to pursue more and more collaboration with other publishers,organizations and institutions from not only China but also such countries as India,Brazil,and Japan.展开更多
Loss of genetic variability is an increasing challenge in tree breeding programs due to the repeated use of a reduced number of founder genotypes.However,in almond,little is known about the genetic variability in curr...Loss of genetic variability is an increasing challenge in tree breeding programs due to the repeated use of a reduced number of founder genotypes.However,in almond,little is known about the genetic variability in current breeding stocks,although several cases of inbreeding depression have been reported.To gain insights into the genetic structure in modern breeding programs worldwide,marker-verified pedigree data of 220 almond cultivars and breeding selections were analyzed.Inbreeding coefficients,pairwise relatedness,and genetic contribution were calculated for these genotypes.The results reveal two mainstream breeding lines based on three cultivars:“Tuono”,“Cristomorto”,and“Nonpareil”.Descendants from“Tuono”or“Cristomorto”number 76(sharing 34 descendants),while“Nonpareil”has 71 descendants.The mean inbreeding coefficient of the analyzed genotypes was 0.041,with 14 genotypes presenting a high inbreeding coefficient,over 0.250.Breeding programs from France,the USA,and Spain showed inbreeding coefficients of 0.075,0.070,and 0.037,respectively.According to their genetic contribution,modern cultivars from Israel,France,the USA,Spain,and Australia trace back to a maximum of six main founding genotypes.Among the group of 65 genotypes carrying the S f allele for self-compatibility,the mean relatedness coefficient was 0.125,with“Tuono”as the main founding genotype(24.7%of total genetic contribution).The results broaden our understanding about the tendencies followed in almond breeding over the last 50 years and will have a large impact into breeding decision-making process worldwide.Increasing current genetic variability is required in almond breeding programs to assure genetic gain and continuing breeding progress.展开更多
The Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China,founded in 1991 and sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China,is published monthly now and mainly contains reports of original research which reflect th...The Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China,founded in 1991 and sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China,is published monthly now and mainly contains reports of original research which reflect the new progresses in the field of nonferrous metals science and technology,including mineral processing,extraction metallurgy,metallic materials and heat treatments,metal working,physical metallurgy,powder metallurgy,with the emphasis展开更多
Cancer metastasis remains one of the most confounding questions in oncology1,2.Although current cutting-edge techniques enable very early detection of tumors,profiling whether a tumor has already begun to spread and w...Cancer metastasis remains one of the most confounding questions in oncology1,2.Although current cutting-edge techniques enable very early detection of tumors,profiling whether a tumor has already begun to spread and where it has attempted to colonize remains a major hurdle.Indeed,metastatic seeding events exhibit remarkable temporal and spatial heterogeneity,wherein the origin(primary site)and destination(metastatic site)are highly dynamic.For example,liver metastasis is particularly common and remains a leading cause of mortality3.展开更多
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology (ISSN 1008-7125),founded in June,1996,is a national academic journal being designed to present the latest basic scientific and clinical researches of gastroenterology in China.It is...Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology (ISSN 1008-7125),founded in June,1996,is a national academic journal being designed to present the latest basic scientific and clinical researches of gastroenterology in China.It is published monthly currently by the Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology.展开更多
China’s concept of international responsibility in different times, as a guide to action, has led to Chinese diplomacy with characteristics of different historical periods. Handling international affairs with a stron...China’s concept of international responsibility in different times, as a guide to action, has led to Chinese diplomacy with characteristics of different historical periods. Handling international affairs with a strong sense of responsibility, China has taken the initiative to assume its international duties while keeping the dynamic balance between national and global interests.展开更多
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC),a significant juncture of Chinese history.The CPC abiding goals are the happiness of the Chinese people and the rejuvenation ...This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC),a significant juncture of Chinese history.The CPC abiding goals are the happiness of the Chinese people and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.In the course of the century of its existence,it has brought a permanent end to the miseries of old China,a poor and weak country that suffered from domestic turmoil and foreign aggression in modern times.Instead,the CPC launched the Chinese nation’s historic and irreversible march toward development and great renewal.We are now approaching the momentous rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and arriving at the center of the global arena.In leading the Chinese people to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics,the CPC has embarked on the journey toward a national security strategy with Chinese characteristics apt to China’s national conditions.展开更多
文摘On January 17th, right at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Mr. Fong Sou Lam, the Chairman of Fong’s Industries Co., Ltd., (left) presented the cheque of a donation of HK$15 million to HKU Vice-
基金the financial support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82202078)the National Social Science Foundation of China(23&ZD203)+4 种基金support for G.H.includes National Natural Science Foundation of China(82402203)the Open Project of the Key Laboratory of Forensic Genetics of the Ministry of Public Security(2022FGKFKT05)the Center for Archaeological Science of Sichuan University(23SASA01)the 1‧3‧5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence at West China Hospital,Sichuan University(ZYJC20002)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2024NSFSC1518).
文摘The reconstruction of demographic history using ancient and modern genomic resources reveals extensive interactions and admixture between ancient nomadic pastoralists and the social organizations of the Chinese Central Plain.However,the extent to which Y-chromosome genetic legacies from nomadic emperor-related ancestral lineages influence the Chinese paternal gene pool remains unclear.Here,we genotype 2717 ethnolinguistically diverse samples belonging to C2a lineages,perform whole-genome sequencing on 997 representative samples,and integrate these data with ancient genomic sequences.We reconstruct the evolutionary histories of Northern Zhou-,Qing emperor-,and pastoralist-related lineages to assess their genetic impact on modern Chinese populations.This reassembled fine-scale Ychromosome phylogeny identifies deep divergence and five Neolithic expansion events contributing differently to the formation of northern Chinese populations.Phylogeographic modeling indicates that the nomadic empires of the Northern Zhou and Qing dynasties genetically originated from the Mongolian Plateau.Phylogenetic topology and shared haplotype patterns show that three upstream ancestors of Northern Zhou(C2a1a1b1a2a1b-FGC28857),Donghu tribe(C2a1a1b1-F1756),and Qing(C2a1a3a2-F10283)emperor-related lineages expanded during the middle Neolithic,contributing significantly to genetic flow between ancient northeastern Asians and modern East Asians.Notably,this study reveals limited direct contributions of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s lineages to modern East Asians.
文摘Aims and Scope Journal of Integrative Agriculture(JIA),formerly Agricultural Sciences in China(ASC),founded in 2002,is sponsored by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS),co-sponsored by Chinsese Association of Agricultural Science Societies(CAAsS).The latest IF is 4.6.JiA seeks to publish those papers that are influential and will significantly advance scientific understanding in agriculture fields worldwide.JIA publishes manuscripts in the categories of Commentary,Review,Research Article,Letter and Short Communication,focusing on the core subjects:Crop Science·Horticulture·Plant ProtectionAnimal Science·Veterinary Medicine·Agro-ecosystem&Environment·Food Science:Agriculturai Economics and Management·Agricultural Information Science.
文摘The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now completed seven sessions of the Coundil.
文摘The Global Computing Consortium (GCC) established the Special Interest Group on Energy Saving and Decarbonization on December 20, 2024 in Beijing. The founding meeting was attended by nearly 40 representatives from universities and research institutions, R&D and production enterprises, operators, new-type household appliance manufacturers, thirdparty testing and certification bodies, and other units in the computing field online and onsite.
文摘Editorial Message:Asia Laboratory Animal Day:Origin and Founding Mission—Paying Tribute to the Silent Contributors in Scientific Research In the journey of advancing human scientific progress and health well-being,laboratory animals serve as indispensable silent contributors.To commemorate their contributions and advocate for welfare principles,the“Asia Laboratory Animal Day”was established.This initiative is the result of collaborative efforts among various laboratory animal organizations across Asia,forming a crucial link in connecting scientific research ethics and humanistic care throughout the continent.
文摘The Arctic region is experiencing accelerated sea ice melt and increased iceberg detachment from glaciers due to climate change.These drifting icebergs present a risk and engineering challenge for subsea installations traversing shallow waters,where ice-berg keels may reach the seabed,potentially damaging subsea structures.Consequently,costly and time-intensive iceberg manage-ment operations,such as towing and rerouting,are undertaken to safeguard subsea and offshore infrastructure.This study,therefore,explores the application of extra tree regression(ETR)as a robust solution for estimating iceberg draft,particularly in the preliminary phases of decision-making for iceberg management projects.Nine ETR models were developed using parameters influencing iceberg draft.Subsequent analyses identified the most effective models and significant input variables.Uncertainty analysis revealed that the superior ETR model tended to overestimate iceberg drafts;however,it achieved the highest precision,correlation,and simplicity in estimation.Comparison with decision tree regression,random forest regression,and empirical methods confirmed the superior perfor-mance of ETR in predicting iceberg drafts.
文摘Aug.21,2025,witnessed the festive celebration of Xizang Autonomous Region's 60th founding anniversary.On the Potala Palace Square,Lhasa,around 20,000 people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life across Xizang joined in the grand gathering to express their sin cere love and best wishes for the great motherland China and loved Xizang.
文摘Against the backdrop of the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations,Tianfu Association(Singapore)has emerged as a key force fostering closer people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.Founded in January 2000 by a group of new immigrants from China’s Sichuan Province,the association was the first Chinese immigrant organization established after diplomatic ties were formed between Singapore and China.Over the past two decades,it has actively engaged in local affairs and now serves as a council member of the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations.Today,it is widely recognized as one of the most vibrant and influential new immigrant groups promoting integration into Singaporean society.
文摘The modern history of mental health services in China dates back to the founding of the first psychiatric hospital in Guangzhou by the missionary physician John Kerr in 1898.By the time of liberation in 1949 China’s population was already 500 million but there were only 10 mental health institutions,1 100 psychiatric beds and 50-60 psychiatrists in the country.Health services developed rapidly in the 1950s but by 1957 there were still only 70 psychiatric hospitals with 11 000 beds
文摘Time flies.Since I took over the Editor-in-Chief position from this journal’s founding Editor-in-Chief,Professor Fei-Yue Wang in 2018,five years has past just like a second.Looking back from today,as a team,we,including editorial board members,editorial staff members,our early career advisory board members,all contributing authors and all reviewers,should be proud of what this journal has achieved.This journal is the first of its kind of journals,resulting from IEEE’s collaboration with Chinese Association of Automation-an outside-USA professional organization/institution.We have overcome many barriers and difficulties,and well proven that we,united and working together,can accomplish a challenging mission.We indeed set a great example for IEEE and its many societies to pursue more and more collaboration with other publishers,organizations and institutions from not only China but also such countries as India,Brazil,and Japan.
基金This research was supported in part by grants from the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness MINECO/FEDER Projects RTA 2017-00084-00-00 and CERCA Program Generalitat of Catalonia.
文摘Loss of genetic variability is an increasing challenge in tree breeding programs due to the repeated use of a reduced number of founder genotypes.However,in almond,little is known about the genetic variability in current breeding stocks,although several cases of inbreeding depression have been reported.To gain insights into the genetic structure in modern breeding programs worldwide,marker-verified pedigree data of 220 almond cultivars and breeding selections were analyzed.Inbreeding coefficients,pairwise relatedness,and genetic contribution were calculated for these genotypes.The results reveal two mainstream breeding lines based on three cultivars:“Tuono”,“Cristomorto”,and“Nonpareil”.Descendants from“Tuono”or“Cristomorto”number 76(sharing 34 descendants),while“Nonpareil”has 71 descendants.The mean inbreeding coefficient of the analyzed genotypes was 0.041,with 14 genotypes presenting a high inbreeding coefficient,over 0.250.Breeding programs from France,the USA,and Spain showed inbreeding coefficients of 0.075,0.070,and 0.037,respectively.According to their genetic contribution,modern cultivars from Israel,France,the USA,Spain,and Australia trace back to a maximum of six main founding genotypes.Among the group of 65 genotypes carrying the S f allele for self-compatibility,the mean relatedness coefficient was 0.125,with“Tuono”as the main founding genotype(24.7%of total genetic contribution).The results broaden our understanding about the tendencies followed in almond breeding over the last 50 years and will have a large impact into breeding decision-making process worldwide.Increasing current genetic variability is required in almond breeding programs to assure genetic gain and continuing breeding progress.
文摘The Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China,founded in 1991 and sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China,is published monthly now and mainly contains reports of original research which reflect the new progresses in the field of nonferrous metals science and technology,including mineral processing,extraction metallurgy,metallic materials and heat treatments,metal working,physical metallurgy,powder metallurgy,with the emphasis
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81961128025 and 91942313)Program of Shanghai Academic Research Leader(Grant No.19XD1420700)+1 种基金Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialtyand Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(Grant No.SZSM202003009).
文摘Cancer metastasis remains one of the most confounding questions in oncology1,2.Although current cutting-edge techniques enable very early detection of tumors,profiling whether a tumor has already begun to spread and where it has attempted to colonize remains a major hurdle.Indeed,metastatic seeding events exhibit remarkable temporal and spatial heterogeneity,wherein the origin(primary site)and destination(metastatic site)are highly dynamic.For example,liver metastasis is particularly common and remains a leading cause of mortality3.
文摘Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology (ISSN 1008-7125),founded in June,1996,is a national academic journal being designed to present the latest basic scientific and clinical researches of gastroenterology in China.It is published monthly currently by the Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology.
文摘China’s concept of international responsibility in different times, as a guide to action, has led to Chinese diplomacy with characteristics of different historical periods. Handling international affairs with a strong sense of responsibility, China has taken the initiative to assume its international duties while keeping the dynamic balance between national and global interests.
文摘This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC),a significant juncture of Chinese history.The CPC abiding goals are the happiness of the Chinese people and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.In the course of the century of its existence,it has brought a permanent end to the miseries of old China,a poor and weak country that suffered from domestic turmoil and foreign aggression in modern times.Instead,the CPC launched the Chinese nation’s historic and irreversible march toward development and great renewal.We are now approaching the momentous rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and arriving at the center of the global arena.In leading the Chinese people to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics,the CPC has embarked on the journey toward a national security strategy with Chinese characteristics apt to China’s national conditions.
