Dou Xian Kang

Dou Xian Kang is a prominent Chinese scientist and the current Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). As an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has been an influential figure in promoting and advancing basic research in China. He emphasizes the critical role of foundational studies in driving original innovation and addressing national needs, advocating for increased investment in this area to strengthen China's scientific capabilities and technological independence.