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As the largest non-governmental organization of scientific and technological professionals in China, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) serves as a bridge that links the Chinese government to the country's science and technology community. Through its 210 national member societies and local branches all over the country, CAST maintains close ties with millions of Chinese scientists, engineers and other professionals working in the fields of science and technology.
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Building on last year’s success and the Beijing Declaration for Promoting Public Science Literacy across the world, the 2019 World Conference on Science Literacy (WCSL) highlighted the importance of accelerating international engagement and collaboration on science communication for the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.
First launched in 1999, and conducted in different cities every year, the Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology is now a high-profile event in the Chinese science community.
The 21st Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) will take place at the International Conference Center, Harbin, China on June 29-30, 2019.