We will report some progress of Atomic and Molecular Physics in China, especially for national needs such as astrophysics, energy, environment and medical physics research programs etc.. Various theoretical activities and experimental activities have been initiated by Chinese Research Association of Atomic and Molecular Data. For example, in order to manage huge sets of energy levels for atoms (atomic ions) required in our national energy and astrophysical research programs, we focus a manageable set of physical parameters in multichannel quantum defect theory (MQDT) based on which the huge atomic energy levels can be reproduced without missing any one. We also elucidate the physical meanings of such MQDT physical parameters which are related to scattering matrices of electron‐ion collisions. Huge sets of collision data can also be managed. The scenario can also be extended to molecular data required in our national environmental research programs. In order to provide benchmark examinations of atomic and molecular data, we also report some progresses of atomic and molecular experimental measurements such as electron scattering experiments, storage ring experiments, laser spectroscopy and molecular beam experiments etc.. In order to pursue precise measurements in physics, there are also some attempts to set up atomic experiments by laser cooling techniques. Some atomic interference experiments are also reported.

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