The Launching Ceremony of the Aid Program of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was held on July 11 in Dafang County, Bijie, Guizhou Province. MOST Vice Minister CAO attended the event and met with KOICA Korean personnel.

On the same day, an agreement was signed by China Science and Technology Exchange Center, Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Bureau and Bijie Local Government, in order to promote international cooperation and exchange in science and technology for the underdeveloped regions.

This year, KOICA contributes 46,000 dollars and donates over 60 computers to establish technology training centers in 8 counties in Bijie.