A press conference is held at CAS headquarters on March 2 to announce the publication of the 2004 science and society series.
The 2004 Science and Society Series of CAS, which consists of reports on scientific development, high-tech development and sustainable development, has been off the press.
Prof. Guo Huadong, vice secretary-general of CAS, said that the annual series is to introduce the latest S&T developments overseas and at home to general public and decision-makers.
A key important reference on S&T advancements in China, the reports are sent to members of the national top legislature CPC and national top advisory body CPPCC each spring when they meet in Beijing for the annual sessions.
Science Development Report includes suggestions and proposals for the country's comprehensive development strategy and policies. In addition to briefing on Nobel Prize-winning achievements, the book elaborates the advanced research made by Chinese scientists in 11 areas.
High Technology Development Report focuses on China's information technology and its global competitiveness.
A Strategic Report on China's Sustainable Development contains discussion records and details on sustainable development, development dividend theory, development mode from knots to networks and lessons from the European Union
The series has been published since 1998 with more than 100,000 copies.
