Cooperation in atmospheric research between China and the United
States is breaking a path for joint scientific research, according
to Vice Premier Hui Liangyu, who met with a delegation of US
scientists Friday.
Hui welcomed delegates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, led by Under Secretary of Commerce Conrad C.
Lautenbacher. He said meteorologists from both countries have been
working together successfully on atmospheric research.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of bilateral cooperation on
atmosphere research. Representatives from both sides signed the
agreement of Sino-US Atmospheric cooperation, which is renewed
every five years.
Director of China's Meteorological Administration Qin Dahe told
reporters that China values the partnership.
Qin Dahe said, "We have been working very well together
designing training programs and models of weather analysis. All
these are benefiting both countries."
Lautenbacher, also the administrator of the US National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, spoke highly of the
partnership.
"One more point which is very important for both our countries
is the value of this partnership translated directly into a better
economy and better social services for both countries,"
Lautenbacher said.
Sixty-five joint research and development projects were set out
at the meeting in the last three days.
(CCTV.com July 18, 2004)