“The Chinese Academy of Sciences attaches great importance to scientific cooperation with Dutch research organisations. In recent decades, both sides have developed various forms of cooperation at different levels, for example the China Exchange Programme, the CAS-KNAW Joint PhD Training Programme, and the Joint Scientific Thematic Research Programme. We firmly believe both sides can move ahead, develop closer partnerships at the cutting edge of scientific knowledge, and engage in new forms of cooperation in the future.” Professor Cao Jinghua, Deputy Director-General Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
“As the director of research policy at the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, I travelled to China in the summer of 1980 to promote relations between that country and the Netherlands. Science is an effective initial catalyst in international relations. The Ministry later made the first funds available for collaboration, with KNAW as the designated administrator. Now, many years later, KNAW is proud of how collaboration has developed, from the very start right up to the current portfolio of long-term strategic programmes involving all the major partner organisations in China. Scientific quality is still top priority.” Dr Hans Chang, Director General, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
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