Chinesische Akademie der Wissenschaften

The Chinesische Akademie der Wissenschaften (CAS), or Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the world's largest research organization. Recent news highlights its involvement in international scientific endeavors and its growing influence in the scientific publishing landscape. CAS is participating in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Smile mission, which aims to study the Earth's magnetosphere and the effects of solar wind. This demonstrates CAS's engagement in collaborative, global scientific research. Furthermore, CAS is making waves in the scientific publishing market. Its recent "Journal Warning List" signals a shift in its funding policy, indicating that it may soon cease covering publication costs in highly regarded journals. This move suggests China's ambition to play a more prominent role in shaping the scientific publishing landscape and potentially challenge established publishers. CAS's activities reflect China's increasing investment and influence in both scientific research and its dissemination.