Inaugural message from the new Co-Editor-in-Chief

It is a great honour to assume the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief of Light: Science & Applications (hereinafter referred to as Light ). I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Professor Jianlin Cao and the founding editors for their vision and insight in establishing this journal. Their efforts laid the foundations for what has become one of the most influential platforms in our field. I am also deeply thankful to my predecessor, Professor Xi-Cheng Zhang, for his years of leadership and dedication, as I am to continuing Co-Editor-in-Chief Yun-Feng Xiao for his ongoing stewardship of the journal. One must also recognise the immense contributions of Professor Yuhong Bai and the entire editorial team for their continued commitment to the journal’s mission.