Beijing to Host Symposium on Scientific and Technological Exchange
The Chinese capital is planning to host a symposium on the exchange of science and technology throughout September, sources with the Beijing Association of Science and Technology said in Beijing Thursday.
The month-long symposium will hold a series of discussions on a wide range of issues, such as urban construction, Beijing's preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games, development of urban facilities and protection of cultural relics, ecological projects, transportation and nutrition in the 21st century.
Over 30 forums will be held with topics focusing on telecommunications of the Olympic Games, plant and human health, as well as exchanges of science and technology between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits.
Experts from the United States, France, Britain and other countries have applied to attend the symposium.
The Chinese capital is planning to host a symposium on the exchange of science and technology throughout September, sources with the Beijing Association of Science and Technology said in Beijing Thursday.