Identity & Mission
Empowering Research, Serving HumanityHeadquartered in Hong Kong, our press is an international, editorially independent publisher built on a foundational commitment to research equality.
We stand firmly against inequality in any form—whether in the generation, curation, dissemination, or preservation of knowledge. We believe that high-quality scholarly discovery should belong to the global community, free from structural barriers.
Our ultimate mission is to empower research across disciplines and bridge the gap between fundamental discovery and real-world translation. By advancing an inclusive, forward-looking publication ecosystem, we aim to drive scientific progress that ultimately benefits all humanity.
To build a world-class infrastructure for the global innovation ecosystem.
An inclusive, forward-looking publication ecosystem that empowers research across disciplines and translates frontier discovery into real-world impact for all humanity.
Our Values
The Principles That Guide UsIn Partnership with Scholars
Driven by Innovation
Grounded in Quality
Built on Integrity
Guided by Openness
Committed to Win-Win Collaboration
People-First
Dedicated to Sustainable Impact
Core Strategic Framework
1-4-2-1 StrategyHigh-level academic journal cluster.
AI-native smart publishing platform.
Science and technology service engine.
Global dissemination system.
Innovation in institutional mechanisms.
Aggregation of top-tier global talent.
The "Future" Series Portfolio
Six Critical DirectionsWe are focusing on six critical directions and fields to address emerging scientific, technological, health, and environmental challenges.
Future Information
Future Health
Future Manufacturing
Future Materials
Future Energy
Future Space
Uniting Global Minds, Shaping Tomorrow's Science.
Our Principles
Editorial StandardsEditorial Independence & Integrity
Our journals operate with complete editorial autonomy, prioritizing scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical standards above all else.
Collaborative Curation
Each journal is curated through a close partnership between top international scientists and external editors and dedicated, world-class in-house editors.
Open & Accessible Knowledge
We champion open science through flexible Open Access models and seamless preprint integration, ensuring research is immediately available to read, build upon, and translate without friction.
The Vertex Platform
More Than a Publisher — A Next-Generation PlatformWe are far more than a traditional publisher; we are a next-generation technology platform.
At the core of our operations is Vertex—our self-developed, AI-native platform powering the entire life cycle of submission, peer review, production, and dissemination.
Intelligent Workflows
Built natively around artificial intelligence, Vertex automates routine tasks to dramatically reduce administrative turnaround times, saving valuable time for authors, peer reviewers, and editors alike.
Accelerated Knowledge Spreading
By streamlining editorial operations and embedding smart dissemination tools, Vertex makes it easier than ever to bring high-impact research to global audiences quickly and effectively.
Continuous versioning, evolution, and adaptation—reflecting our philosophy of ongoing improvement.
Honoring the gold standard of scientific typesetting that underpins scholarly publishing.