centennial anniversary in 2026, it is my distinct honor and privilege to introduce this special issue of Polyoxometalates dedicated to this remarkable milestone.One hundred years of chemical scholarship at Tsinghua represents not merely a chronological marker but a testament to the enduring pursuit of scientific excellence through profound societal transformations, global realignments, and paradigm shifts in chemical research.This special issue offers an opportunity to reflect on the intertwined histories of Tsinghua Chemistry and the field this journal serves, while showcasing the vibrant contributions of our community to polyoxometalates (POMs) and related clusters science.Polyoxometalates Journal was established in 2022 as the first international interdisciplinary journal dedicated specifically to POMs and related clusters science.Sponsored by Tsinghua University and published by Tsinghua University Press, the journal emerged from a recognition that the rapidly expanding field of POM and related cluster chemistry-with its reach extending into catalysis, materials science, energy research, biology and medicine-required a dedicated platform for disseminating breakthrough discoveries and fostering scholarly exchange.That this journal finds its home at Tsinghua is no coincidence.The Department of Chemistry has long nurtured excellence in inorganic chemistry, and POMs and related clusters science research has flourished here through decades of persistent investigation.Under the visionary leadership of pioneers who recognized the unique structural beauty and functional versatility of metal and metal-oxo clusters, Tsinghua has become one of the most recognized hubs for POMs and related clusters science research in China and increasingly on the global stage.The establishment of Polyoxometalates Journal represented a natural maturation of this research ecosystem-a commitment to serving not only our institutional community but the worldwide network of scholars who share our fascination with these kinds of remarkable molecules.Since its launch, the Polyoxometalates Journal has experienced remarkable growth.We have been honored by our inclusion in major international databases including DOAJ, Scopus, CAS, Ei Compendex, and most recently the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), which ensures that all articles published since our inception will be recognized in the Web of Science Core Collection.With a CiteScore of 14.7 in 2024 and a real-time CiteScore reaching 17.4, the journal has quickly established itself as a significant voice in the fields of inorganic chemistry and interdisciplinary materials research.These metrics, while gratifying, reflect something more profound: the vibrant health of our field and the urgent need for continued communication and collaboration among POM and related cluster researchers worldwide.
Quan‐Ming Wang (Sun,) studied this question.