Twelve voices from China: On publishing, community, and how the field of genomics is developing.

Twelve Chinese genomics researchers reflect on their findings, publishing, community, and future directions over five years of Cell Genomics.

• Why it matters: Understanding these perspectives is important to grasp how the genomics field in China has evolved and where it may be headed, addressing gaps in community and publication practices.
• What they did: The authors, from China, shared their insights through reflections on their research, publishing experiences, community belonging, and visions for the next five years of genomics.
• The result: These voices highlight the development of the genomics field in China and suggest directions for future growth and collaboration within the community.