On July 14, the 2024 International Congress of Basic Science held its awards ceremony at Tsinghua University. World-renowned mathematician and the first Chinese recipient of the Fields Medal, Professor Shing-Tung Yau, delivered the keynote speech. In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Tian Wei, Professor Yau highlighted how "clashes" between great scientists, fueled by unparalleled creativity, have helped shape science and paved the way for a brighter future for generations to come.