On 11th December 2007, Vice Minister CAO Jianlin met with Mr. ZHOU Junya, Commissioner of Vietnamese National Commission of Science and Technology Policies and former Minister of Science and Technology.  

CAO briefed on the history of the priority switch of China’s science and technology policies since its founding. He pointed out that with Chinese and socialist characteristics, China’s science and technology policies also seek integration with the rest of the world and actively draw upon the advanced experiences of other countries.

CommissionerZHOUexpressed his appreciation for CAO’s reception and his admiration and congratulations on the remarkable achievements China has scored in the filed of science and technology. He also said that Vietnam wished to gain a better understanding of and learn from China’s experience in its science and technological policies, which would be very helpful in promoting the economic and S&T development of Vietnam.