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Member of CAS and Vice President of CAST Wang Xi Assumes Presidency of Science Council of Asia

The 18th Conference of the Science Council of Asia was successfully held from December 5-7,in Tokyo, Japan. During the event, Mr. Wang Xi, Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Vice President of China Association for Science and Technology, officially assumed office as the President of Science Council of Asia for a two-year term starting from December 2018.


  The 18th Conference of the Science Council of Asia was successfully held from December 5-7,in Tokyo, Japan. During the event, Mr. Wang Xi, Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Vice President of China Association for Science and Technology, officially assumed office as the President of Science Council of Asia for a two-year term starting from December 2018.
  The Science Council of Asia(SCA) is an international scientific organization founded in 2000. SCA aims to provide scientists in all fields, including cultural and social as well as natural sciences and technology, a collaborative platform for promoting scientific exchange and cooperation in Asia, and to develop and promote a holistic vision focusing on sustainable development and improvement in quality of life. China is a founding member of the SCA and will hold the 20th Conference of the Science Council of Asia.With Academician Wang Xi assuming the presidency of SCA, China will play an important role and contribute Chinese wisdom to and in collaboration for global science and technology governance, utilizing international innovation resources for promoting The Belt and Road science and technology cooperation and advancing the balanced development of world science.
   

2018-12-17 more+

Belt and Road Science Alliance Launched in Beijing

A Belt and Road international science organisations alliance was launched on Sunday in Beijing with the aim of tackling major scientific challenges such as climate change.


   The launch ceremony of the Alliance of International Science Organizations in the Belt and Road Region in Beijing on November 4. CAS
  A Belt and Road international science organisations alliance was launched on Sunday in Beijing with the aim of tackling major scientific challenges such as climate change.
  The Alliance of International Science Organizations in the Belt and Road Region, or ANSO, was initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
  ANSO, which is non-profit and non-governmental, will include more than 40 national, regional and international scientific and research institutions. It will focus on tackling major scientific challenges such as ecological resources, climate change, environmental protection and public health, said CAS president Bai Chunli at the launch ceremony.
  Further, the alliance plans to publish consultation reports based on joint projects that will provide the governments and policymakers of the countries within the Belt and Road initiative (BRI) with scientific advice.
  The alliance will also train young scientists and grant awards to promote cooperation among scientists and scientific institutions, Bai added.
  Chinese president Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to ANSO ahead of its launch, saying that promoting cooperation in science and technology among countries constituted an important part of the building of the Belt and Road. The message went on to say that cooperation also played a positive role in improving people's livelihoods, promoting development and coping with common challenges.
  The BRI is a multitrillion-dollar project proposed by Xi in 2013. It is China's attempt to create a modern version of the Silk Road, in order to boost trade and economic integration among the countries involved through investments in roads, pipelines, ports, communication networks and other such infrastructure. (GBTimes)
  

2018-12-04 more+

SARI Participates in the 2018 China International Low Carbon Technology Expo and held International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System

Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (“SARI”) jointly organized the 2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo (the “Expo”) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from April 22 to 26 and held the International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System (the “Symposium”) on April 24.


  Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (“SARI”) jointly organized the 2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo (the “Expo”) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from April 22 to 26 and held the International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System (the “Symposium”) on April 24.
  The Expo features seven themes of climate change, green building technology, low-carbon cities, low-carbon equipment, low-carbon Internet of Things technologies, new energy and green manufacturing. It also included one theme forum and six separate forums, to exhibit key low-carbon technologies from home and abroad and set up channels for international cooperation.
  SARI showcased its overall R&D achievements and pilot demonstrations in energy and environment field by displaying systems such as thermal power conversion system, hybrid energy system, carbon emission data system, low-carbon building demonstration and latest research on membrane materials and catalysts, to demonstrate key technologies and practices for low-carbon development.
  2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo
  The Symposium was hosted by Wang Maohua, Vice President of SARI. Qi Tao, Deputy Director General of Bureau of Major R&D Programs of CAS, Huang Weiguang, Vice President of SARI and Li Peng, Secretary General of the Expo delivered opening addresses respectively.
  Prof. Qi Tao pointed out that the report at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made it clear that how to build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system has become the important energy development strategy of our country. Energy is the theme of the whole world. CAS is vigorously promoting pilot projects in the area of fossil, renewable and clean energy. This Expo can connect academia with industry, and China with the international community for future low-carbon strategy.  
   “SARI is dedicated to the solution of low-carbon technology, energy conservation and emission reduction since its establishment. I hope this international symposium can serve as a platform to gather government leaders, academic experts and corporate representatives to jointly set the future direction for China’s low-carbon development.” said Prof. Huang Weiguang in his opening address.
  Fei Weiyang, CAS Academician and Professor of Tsinghua University, Marcelo Masera, Head of Energy Security, Distribution and Markets Unit in the Energy, Transport and Climate Directorate of JRC, Alexander van der Made, Senior principal scientist New Energy Technologies of Shell, Sun Yuhan, Director of CAS Key Lab of Low Carbon Science and Engineering, Dai Zhimin, Deputy Director of SINAP-CAS, Tian Peng, professor at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) delivered keynote speeches on the topic of Low Carbon Energy Strategy, EU Smart Energy Solutions, Hybrid Energy Strategy, TMSR and DMTO. The Symposium attracted more than 60 representatives from Joint Research Centre, European Commission, SARI and ShanghaiTech University.
  International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System
  Keynote Speakers
  

2018-05-29 more+

China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium Held in Shanghai

China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium was held from April 23-24 in CAS Shanghai branch. The Symposium was hosted by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Joint Research Center (JRC) of European Commission, and organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS).


  China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium was held from April 23-24 in CAS Shanghai branch. The Symposium was hosted by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Joint Research Center (JRC) of European Commission, and organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). 
  Huang Weiguang, Vice President of SARI and Executive Chairman of the Symposium, first welcomed all the participants. He said this symposium aimed to implement the consensus reached last year to discuss the development of green energy and explore cooperation in the fields of distributed energy, energy storage and regional integration of energy market. It is hoped that followed by the “Belt and Road Initiative”, this Symposium can help to expand the collaboration between CAS and JRC in terms of smart energy application and promote new pattern of cooperation in global green , to promote the new pattern of regional energy cooperation in the construction of global green zone energy.
  Laurent Bocherau, Minister Counsellor of European Union, introduced China-EU Energy Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation outlook and hoped the two parties could enhance cooperation to set a good example for China-EU science and technology cooperation.
  Marcelo Masera, Co-Chair of the Symposium and Head of Energy Security, Distribution, Markets Unit in the Energy, Transport and Climate Directorate of JRC, expressed his thanks for the arrangement, and expected in-depth discussion on the implementation of cooperation projects in this symposium.
  Experts from JRC, SARI, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Institute of Electrical Engineering of CAS, universities from Italy, Germany, France, etc. exchanged ideas on the topic of Integrated Multi Energy System, Latest Development of Energy Internet Standards in China, Cybersecurity in Smart Grids, Flexibility in distribution grids, etc. The Symposium set a solid foundation for future demonstration projects and strategic collaboration between CAS and JRC.
    
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  Keynote Speakers

2018-04-27 more+

Chinese Academy of Sciences Sets up Innovation Center in Bangkok

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that it has set up an innovation center in Bangkok named CAS Innovation Cooperation Center (Bangkok) in order to promote scientific and technological cooperation between China, Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on December 8, 2017.


  Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that it has set up an innovation center in Bangkok named CAS Innovation Cooperation Center (Bangkok) in order to promote scientific and technological cooperation between China, Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on December 8, 2017.
  Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has visited CAS for many times to help the two countries cooperate on various fields such as microbiology, rail transit, GPS technology, according to Suvit Maesincee, Thai minister of science and technology. Suvit said the center is going to be a new platform for Thailand to share the achievements of Chinese high-tech innovation.
  "I think this is a very important step for both countries to work collaboratively with each other...Today, the setting up of CAS Innovation Cooperation Center showcases our strong commitment to each other," Suvit said, adding that he expresses gratitude to China for choosing Thailand to set up the center, helping the kingdom to realize their Thailand 4.0 strategy.
  Zhang Jie, vice president of CAS, said Thailand is one of the important stakeholders in China’s implementation of Belt and Road Initiative and plays a significant role in ASEAN development. The Center will effectively encourage Chinese innovative enterprises to come to Southeast Asia to build an innovative China-ASEAN community.
  China is attaching great importance to scientific and technological innovation. Thailand is an ideal place for China and other regional countries to cooperate in terms of technological innovation, said Lyu Jian, Chinese ambassador to Thailand, adding that the establishment of the center signifies that China-Thailand cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has started a new journey.
  The center is the first overseas CAS organization promoting global science, technology and innovation in the scope of achievements commercialization, established under the support unit Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences since the end of 2016.
  Some 400 people from Thai National Legislative Assembly, Thai and Chinese universities, enterprises and other organizations attended the opening ceremony.
  CAS Innovation Cooperation Center Unveiling Ceremony

2017-12-11 more+

Zhangjiang Lab Represents Big Step for Science Hub Initiative

SHANGHAI'S ambition to be a global innovation and science hub took a giant stride on September 26 with the unveiling of Zhangjiang Lab.Several national-level major science facilities in Zhangjiang including Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility ( SSRF ) and National Center for Protein Science ( NCPSS ) will be integrated into SARI to make the lab better serve the science community.

SHANGHAI'S ambition to be a global innovation and science hub took a giant stride on September 26 with the unveiling of Zhangjiang Lab.
  The lab, jointly established by the city government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was unveiled in Pudong’s Zhangjiang Science City. Shanghai Party Secretary Han Zheng, President of Chinese Academy of Sciences Bai Chunli, and the city’s Mayor Ying Yong attended the opening ceremony.
  “The lab will serve as a comprehensive national science center to promote basic science, and aims to attract top researchers from across the world. Officials have set a target to become a world-class national laboratory by 2030.” Mayor Ying remarked.
  “In a bid to develop the area into a “national science center” of global influence set forth by President Xi last year, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Municipal Government work closely and efficiently by introducing innovative policies and adopting practical measures to ensure the development of the lab.” said Bai Chunli in his address.
  "In the beginning of the lab’s development, we will focus on building up major scientific facilities to make breakthroughs in fundamental sciences," said Wang Xi, Director of the lab, who is also the President of Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). "Particularly on photonics (the physical science of light), life science, information technology and brain-inspired intelligence technologies, an interdisciplinary between life science and information technology," Wang added.
  Several national-level major science facilities in Zhangjiang including Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF) and National Center for Protein Science (NCPSS) will be integrated into SARI to make the lab better serve the science community.                   

2017-09-27 more+