Sino-French Forum Opens in Beijing

2004/11/15

Closer scientific cooperation was the theme of the two-day China-France Science and Technology Innovation Forum held in Beijing beginning November 1.

The forum took place during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.

Many events are marking the "France Culture Year" in China, but the forum on science will be the largest. About 300 representatives from both countries attended the forum which was featured on CCTV.com beginning October 30.

The governments' support of scientific research and partnerships between institutes and enterprises were two key topics considered. China and France engage in close scientific cooperation, particularly in the areas of environmental protection, energy and information technologies.

The two countries signed a series of agreements concerning scientific cooperation during French President Jacques Chirac's visit to China in October.



	Article featured in Business Beijing, November 2004 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Development & Reform Commission of Beijing Municipality, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Beijing Sub-Council)