Turing Award winner sees promising future for China's basic sciences

A Turing Award winner lauded high interest of the Chinese in scholarships, expressing expectations for China's development in mathematics, computer science and basic sciences.

Leslie Valiant, winner of 2010 ACM A.M. Turing Award, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with China Media Group.

He was also granted the 2024 Basic Science Lifetime Award in Theoretical Computer and Information Sciences at the International Congress of Basic Science held in mid-July in Beijing.

The event aimed to share cutting-edge achievements in the field of basic science and envision the future development of fundamental research.

"I think these prizes of the international congress of basic sciences are rather novel in that they celebrate the mathematical sciences across the board, including pure mathematics, physics, and computer science. So, I like what they're doing. So, I'm excited to be here," he said.

Valiant also shared the deep impression on Chinese counterparts in academia after exchanging views with them at the congress.

"I think the Chinese interest in scholarship is always wonderful. I think the tradition in China and love of scholarship is a wonderful strength. I think China has obviously all the great investment now in mathematics, computer science, basic sciences, [which] I think is a very good thing. And sure, China is going to do extremely well. I've always admired the Chinese traditional love of learning mathematics," he said.

Turing Award winner sees promising future for China's basic sciences

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo kicked off on Friday in Jingdezhen, renowned worldwide as the "porcelain capital", in east China's Jiangxi Province.

This year's exhibition area reaches 140,000 square meters, the largest ever. It consists of eight major sections, including international brands, renowned kilns and artistic ceramics.

Over 1,100 exhibitors are showcasing products from international brands, traditional kilns, and local Jingdezhen ceramic enterprises and art studios.

With an emphasis on integrated development in trade, investment, and culture, the event features international brands from 12 countries, including Japan, Germany and the United States.

In a bid to foster innovation, the expo has also expanded its zone for entrepreneurship and innovation to provide a platform for young artists and local entrepreneurs.

In addition to the main expo, a series of high-profile events will be held, including forums on ceramic culture heritage and innovation, and art exhibitions.

First held in 2004, the expo, formerly the China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Fair, has become a significant platform to showcase the world's finest porcelain.

Over the past 20 years, the event has drawn around 2,500 overseas enterprises from 49 countries and regions, according to the organizers.

International ceramic expo opens in China's "porcelain capital"