On 13^th May, MOST held in Beijing a consultation meeting on earthquake relief and rescue to discuss how to help the earthquake relief and rescue through science and technology work, hear suggestions from experts and provide the CPC Central Committee and the State Council with information for decision-making. Present at the meeting were Vice Minister LI Xueyong and LIU Yanhua, Vice Secretary-General ZHENG Guoan and officials from the departments and affiliates of MOST.