Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable What does it take to go from sketching math equations to developing the world's newest technology?
It all starts with basic science, the kind that takes decades to mature, often under the radar.
And it starts even earlier with education.
As the 2025 International Congress of Basic Science unfolds in Beijing,
we're asking, how does China translate basic science into real world innovation?
And how is it grooming the next generation of STEM pioneers.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm Hai Yang.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Guo Yan in the studio.
First on today's show.
From the mysteries of black holes to next-gen micro nuclear batteries,
basic science might not always make the headlines, but it silently powers the world we live in.
Right now, nearly 1,000 of the world's brightest scientific minds,
including Nobel laureates, Fields medalists, and Turing Award winners,
are gathering in Beijing for the 2025 International Congress of Basic Science, held from July 13th,
to 25th to exchange ideas that could shape humanity's next big leap.
What is this event about and why is it significant that it's being held in China?
Well, according to a report published by Xinhua News Agency recently,
the 2025 International Congress of Basic Science kicked off just a few days ago,