CAS leads the completion of the Chinese part of the International Human Genome Project.

The Flora of China (series) is published in its entirety, marking the largest and most comprehensive botanical reference ever published worldwide.

CAS develops all eight instruments of the science payload for the Chang'e-1 lunar probe. On November 12 of the following year, the first map of the entire and the highest-resolution lunar surface was released.

The "Declaration on the Philosophy of Science" is released, outlining the fundamental principles of science in terms of its value, spirit, ethical standards, and social responsibility.