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Science, Technology and Education News from China - Newsletter
China is the largest developing country in the world. Its rapid economic development has put great pressure on its natural resources and environment. The central government does show its important dedication to positive solutions. Switzerland, with its great reputation in environment protection in the world, is active in helping China on the environmental challenges with financing project and technology transfer. Besides, China is an attractive market for Swiss companies with environmental technology.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2003 between the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the Swiss Government aims to strengthen scientific and technological co-operation between China and Switzerland. On the other hand, Switzerland fully participates in the EU' Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) for Research and Development, which provides a new platform for joint research between the two countries in life science, public health, cell biology, nano-materials, fuel cell, etc.

The section of "Environment & Science" of the Swiss Embassy webpage provides useful information on the Swiss Mixed Credit solution for environment protection equipment and services from Switzerland, historical projects financed by the Swiss government, as well as useful links and information on environment in China and Switzerland. As far as Science & Technology in concerned, it provides information on joint research projects and financing solutions as well as useful links and information on science & technology in China and Switzerland.

The newsletter is a press clips for environment and research in China. It also lists recent events and exhibitions related to environment and science in China.

 

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N°106  Avril 2013 8 p.  158 kb
 

Annual budgets of Chinese government bodies science and education. Chinese scientists reported the first experimental observation of the quantum anomalous hall effect. Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked top on AsiaPacific Nature Ranking. Chinese scientists have come up with a new method of weighing microscopic particles such as single atoms or protons, as well as cancer DNA, which could lead to early diagnoses of the disease education, a student at Fudan University was murdered by his fellow flat-mate with poison, triggering discussion on education system. Bizzar questions in independent tests ahead of college entrance examination raised questions on evaluation system. In health, Chinese government’s reaction on H7N9 won positive feedback.

 

   
N°105  Mars 2013 8 p.  178 kb
 

This month's newsletter starts with a review of the recent government power handover in China and its implications on science, education and innovation policy. In science and technology, the world's biggest player Suntech went bankrupt; China plans to put into use its fourth space launch center in two years. In education, the prestigious Peking University welcomes a new President. Top Chinese university might eliminate English as part of the entrance examination. MOOC in China is on the rise. In health, the newly created National Commission of Health and Family Planning is headed by Mrs. LI Bin. Massive amount of dead pigs were found in the river of Shanghai.

 

   
N°104  Février 2013 9 p.  162 kb
 

This month's newsletter starts with a background update on the new President of the Natural Science Foundation of China. In science and technology, China's own dark-matter exploration project Panda X is under the spotlight, China and Chile launched a joint astronomy research center, electric cars booming in China despite global doubt. In education, China decided to end postgraduate education In health, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the detection of a toxic compound in Beijing's smog; North Korea's nuclear test spurred widespread concern on radiation in China.

 

   
N°103  Janvier 2013 9 p.  162 kb
 

This month's newsletter features Chinese Academy of Sciences' decision to open research centers abroad. In science, Chinese top officials presented awards to top scientists and research teams; members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences voted for top 10 scientific breakthroughs in 2012; Chinese government issued guidelines to promote biotech industry; nuclear projects in China have been picked up 1 year after the Fukushima disaster. In education, the Ministry of Education issued guideline to guarantee equality in education; graduation season sees increasing reluctance of Chinese university graduates f factory jobs even if the white collar job market is dim. In health, the world looks at China as it is covered in severe smog.

 

   
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