According to a UNEP report, Chinese investments in 2013 reached 56,3 billion USD. China, in 2013, accounted for 8.5 % of global electricity generation.

China Bio news release, April 10, 2014

The project is within the 973 program and will be largely done by the Chinese Academy of Science. Project leader is Academician LI Can. The program will include wide spectral response photocatalytic materials and hydrogen reaction systems, efficient artificial enzymes which release hydrogen and oxygen, development of ultrafast spectroscopy and in situ spectroscopy, and theoretical studies on solar-energy-based hydrogen production methods and conversion of CO2.

CAS news release, April 9, 2014

A major risk factor for this scenario are seen in the management of financial markets which will grow by a factor of 10 already by 2030.

China Bio news release, April 9, 2014

China is the world’s second largest producer and consumer of chicken-based products, with 8,77 billion broilers, equivalent to 12,7 million tons. The Ministry of Agriculture now initiated a plan for an extensive breeding program, which includes reduction of diseases and training of operators.

China Bio news release, April 9, 2014

The 4711 tons ship, whose home is Qingdao, is 100 m long and 18 m wide, with a cruising range of 15.000 nautical miles and a top speed of 15 knots. Fort he expedition, 46 scientists and staff are on board.

China Bio news release, April 9, 2014

China’s pine forest area covers 13 million ha, and 2 million tons of rosin (residues after distilling off turpentine) providing 800.000 t of fat can be obtained per year. The institute has developed a method to produce polyurethane materials from these residues.

China Industrial Biotechnology Network, April 4, 2014

The collection is done through 11 medical institutions in eight cities and will be centered at the CAS Shanghai Institute of Biological Sciences under Dr QIU Zilong.

CAS news release, April 4, 2014

Using transcriptomic and lipidomic analysis, a dynamic model of oil production in this and other algae such as Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was obtained taking into account the role of cytoplasmic as well as chloroplast and mitochondrial pathways.

China Bio news release, March 3, 2014

The group around Chunzhao LIU synthesized a magnetic flocculant from iron oxide and cationic polyacrylamide, resulting in a recovery efficiency of more than 95% within 10 min of 25 mg/L for Botryococcus braunii or 120 mg/L of Chlorella ellipsoidea.

CAS news release, April 3, 2014

The bacterial preparation contains B. subtilis and B. licheniformis cells at the level of 1010 CFU/g. The bacteria improve feed conversion and maintain intestinal balance of microorganisms. Production is done by a combination of liquid and solid fermentation with a fermentation cycle of less than 24 hrs.

China Bio news release, March 3, 2014

The agreement was signed in the presence of President XI Jinping and Chancellor Merkel during Xi’s visit to Germany. Bayer has over 13.000 employees in China, and sales of 3,7 billion € in 2013.

China Bio news release, April 1, 2014

The group around FAN Chunhai uses one-step immunoassays based on a bubble-mediated electrochemical biosensor to detect markers for prostate cancer, avian flu etc. in a point-of-care format

CAS news release, April 1, 2014

The promoter (Pcpc560) was detected in Synechocystis sp. 6803 and leads to the expression of foreign proteins in this strain of up to 15 % total soluble proteins.

CAS new release, March 31, 2014

The group of Dr LI Fuli used strains of Corynebacterium stercorarium and cellulosi which were separately grown. When added in combination to lignocellulose samples, degradation activite increased 2fold.

China Bio news release, March 31, 2014

Based on the annual Nature Publication Index (NPI) which counts only publication in Nature or Nature-related journals, Chinese groups published more than Japanese for the first time, and CAS contributed most publications from any Asian institution.

CAS news release, March 27, 2014

In as systematic study on the interaction of graphene oxide with 5 common gut bacteria, the group of Dr Weiyue FENG found that bacterial proliferation is enhanced. It is expected that this effect can be used for a preferential growth promotion of „beneficial“ gut bacteria

CAS news release, March 28, 2014

Construction has started in Meishan City, Sichuan, for a plant which will produce 100.000 t of biodiesel, 100.000 t of jet biofuel and 50.000 t of an epoxy plasticizer 18 months later

China Bio news release, March 28, 2014

Dicarboxylic acids are produced by Cathay at a kiloton range, and members of the alliance are to use these raw materials in various production lines.

China Industrial Biotechnology Network, March 26, 2014

With 16 enterprises involved, progress was made in exploration and key technologies, and specifications were prepared.

Science and Technology Daily, March 25, 2014

According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Construction, over 99 % of all cities had built a sewage plant by the end of 2013, adding to over 3.500. Sewage treatment capacity is now about 149 million cubic meters/day.

China Bio news release, March 25, 2014