Chinese Academy of Sciences (PDF) - low res version

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Introduction
This booklet, produced by Science and sponsored
by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) highlights
the latest scientific developments at CAS
institutes, including research plans and priorities,
as well as examples of work under way, in an attempt
to give the international scientific community
a clearer and more comprehensive understanding
of what CAS has accomplished.
CAS is the largest national scientific research
organization in China. In its 63-year history as a
comprehensive science and technology institution
engaging in basic research, high-technology
research and development, and public welfareoriented
research, CAS has had a vital and lasting
impact on research achievements in China and has
also established an innovative graduate training model where science education is supplemented
by, and based on, research. Through the development of deep and extensive ties
with the international scientific community, CAS has become a major player on the global
science arena.
The world is faced with severe challenges of sustainable development, which requires
the joint effort of the global science community to solve. China also needs to continue on
the path to innovations and modernization, focusing on endogenous growth to realize full,
coordinated, and sustainable development.
CAS is dedicated to developing green science and technologies, conducting research
on major science-based sustainability issues and developing key eco-friendly technologies.
CAS supports the sustainable utilization of energy and resources, and promotes green
manufacturing practices to ensure clean and recyclable use of materials and products with
the hope of improving quality of life, safeguarding the health of its people, and protecting
and improving the environment.
CAS is committed to promoting international cooperation within the fields of science and
technology. We will actively implement and participate in major scientific and technological
research collaborations of common concern. We will encourage scientific exchange with
other countries and joint training of young scientists and graduate students, open our research
facilities to the international science community, and support research collaboration
between CAS scientists and those from overseas.
I want to thank Dr. Leshner and Science. My appreciation also goes to my colleagues.
It is their efforts that enabled the timely publication of this booklet.
Professor Bai Chunli, Ph.D.
President
Chinese Academy of Sciences
From the President
CAS is the
largest national
scientific research
organization
in China.
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