In 2025, nuclear physics research has reached a critical juncture characterized by cross−scale, interdisciplinary integration. From exploring nucleon binding mechanisms, the nature of nuclear forces, and shell evolution, to simulating quark–gluon plasma under extreme temperatures and densities; from tracing the origins of heavy elements and the evolution of dense astrophysical matter, to testing weak interactions, fundamental symmetries, and quantum information applications—these fields highlight the key challenges in contemporary nuclear physics. These topics are not only widely discussed at the international forefront in nuclear physics but have also become important areas where Chinese scholars actively participate and contribute. This article provides an accessible review of representative achievements in 2025 across areas such as nuclear structure, heavy−ion collisions, nuclear astrophysics, and symmetry measurements, with a focus on high−level research involving Chinese teams. It also offers an outlook on the development trends in nuclear physics over the next decade.