The 2025 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference (URSI AP-RASC 2025), one of the flagship regional academic events of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), was held from Aug 17 to 22 in Sydney, Australia.

The conference gathered leading global scholars and experts in the field of radio science. The Chinese National Committee of URSI organized a delegation to the event, achieving substantial outcomes.

The Chinese delegation actively engaged in various conference agendas. In terms of attendance and paper submissions, China ranked second only to the host country, Australia. Chinese experts participated deeply in the working meetings of all URSI commissions (Commission A-J), contributing insights and suggestions. They also actively campaigned for vice-chair positions in various commissions for the next term, striving to play a more significant role within URSI.

Chinese scientists shared technological advancements from China. Professor Chi Nan from Fudan University was invited to deliver a keynote report titled "Intelligent Spectrum Convergence for 6G," which was one of only five such reports selected globally for the conference. The presentation highlighted China's cutting-edge research and innovative thinking in next-generation mobile communication technologies, drawing widespread attention and high praise from international peers.

Women scientists from China also stood out during the event. Professor Fu Haiyang, Chair of the Women in Radio Science Working Group under the Chinese National Committee of URSI, attended the conference's women scientists seminar and detailed the working group's activities and achievements over the past two years. Her presentation received positive feedback from female scientists worldwide. Additionally, Professor Fu promoted China's International Meridian Circle Program, significantly raising its global profile.

Young Chinese scientists were recognized with multiple awards. Li Min from Tianjin University, Xu Yan from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Qin Hao from Sichuan University were awarded the "Young Scientist Award," while Zhang Cong from the National Astronomical Observatories received the "Best Student Paper Award." These honors reflect the outstanding research capabilities of China's emerging scientific talent.

Source: Chinese Institute of Electronics, VOC