Minister WAN of Science and Technology accompanied Chinese Premier WEN Jiabao in attending the China-Japan-ROK Summit from May 29 to 30 in Jeju Island of ROK.

Attaching great importance to science and technology cooperation, the leaders made the first Joint Statement on Strengthening Science and Innovation Cooperation. The first China, Japan, and ROK Young Scientists Seminar was held on the sideline of the summit, during which Premier WEN and Minister WAN met with the young scientists that attended the seminar.