The latest revolutionary developments which are advancing the Chinese nanotechnology industry and playing a potentially game-changing role in the field of science are being displayed at an exhibition held on the sidelines of the ongoing 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ChinaNANO 2025) in Beijing.
The ChinaNANO 2025 event, which is running from Saturday to Monday, has drawn over 600 renowned scholars engaging in discussions across 15 key themes, with seven leading scientists delivering keynote speeches at the conference.
The exhibition shines a spotlight on China's fast-growing nanotechnology industry, which now encompasses a scale worth hundreds of billions of yuan in output value. Nanotechnology is now being widely applied in multiple key areas such as brain-computer interface technology, chip lithography, and cryogenic microscopy.
One of the highlights at the exhibition is a quantum dot nanomaterial developed by Chinese researchers for use in liquid crystal displays. This nanocomposite material can effectively absorb often harsh blue light photons and convert them into more visually-appealing green and red light photons, thereby accurately adjusting the color displayed on the TV and creating a more vibrant overall picture.
Chen Pengcheng, a researcher working at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, explained the role of nanomaterials in the field of cryogenic microscopy, which allows scientists the ability to conduct intricate biological experiments that would often be impossible due to the damage caused to heat-sensitive particles.
"A notable feature of nanomaterials is their extremely large surface area. As we can see, the microscope has multiple layers in structure, each made up of nanomaterials. The total surface area reaches several hundred square meters, as large as the surface area of an exhibition hall, so it can easily conduct the heat out," Chen said as he introduced a high-tech microscope.
Latest game-changing breakthroughs in Chinese nanotechnology displayed in Beijing
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
