On June 13-14 of 2008, the Department of Basic Research and the Administrative Center for Basic Research of MOST convened the 973 Program Management Seminar in Changsha, as part of the Meeting Series on the10th Anniversary of the Program. Participants had extensive and in-depth discussion on management related issues, such as the achievements, experience, problems and visions for the next stage. All agreed that the 973 Program had blazed a trail in basic research to serve national goals.