China has issued a new guideline aimed at reforming the evaluation of scientific research by young university faculty members, shifting focus from quantitative metrics to innovation and practical results. This initiative seeks to strengthen the development of early-career teachers and improve academic standards.

• The guideline, issued by the Ministry of Education and five other government bodies, emphasizes innovation, quality, and practical contributions over simple quantitative metrics.
• Party secretary of the Renmin University of China, Zhang Donggang, highlighted the importance of a sound evaluation mechanism for motivating young faculty.
• Shanghai Municipal Education Commission director, Zhou Yaming, announced the implementation of "evaluation based on representative achievements" and "long-cycle evaluation" approaches in Shanghai.