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Cross-Straits scholars hold exchanges
By Cui Ning (China Daily)
Updated: 2004-07-24 00:25
Young scientists from the mainland and Taiwan are attending a symposium in
Beijing to discuss urban planning, architecture, ecological, health and medical
care issues that are crucial to both sides.
It is the fifth time that young scientists from the two sides have attended
the Cross-Straits Academic Symposium.
The Chinese Association of Science and Technology (CAST) and the Taiwan-based
Straits Academic and Cultural Exchange Association (SACEA) inaugurated the event
in 1999.
The economic, scientific and cultural prosperity of the two sides will
benefit all Chinese and combine to make the country stronger internationally,
said Zhou Guangzhao, chairman of CAST.
Deeper cross-Straits scientific co-operation is needed to allow China to face
fierce global challenges, he said.
Zhou said the annual symposium has become an important platform for young
scientists from the two sides to conduct exchanges and enhance mutual
understanding.
Ting Yi Ni, honorary director of SACEA, said discussions between young
scientists from the mainland and Taiwan will inevitably create fruitful results.
"I hope that scientists from the two sides can work together to jointly
reinforce patriotism," he said.
Ting said he was deeply impressed by the mainland's donation of medical
equipment to Taiwan during last year's fight against the SARS, or severe acute
respiratory syndrome.
During the four-day symposium, Zhou Chang, a researcher with the Beijing
Architecture Association, said the national capital's architectural development
had been generally good from 1950, the year after the founding of the People's
Republic of China, until now.
The diverse buildings have gone up rapidly since 1990, when the country
started to become a market economy.
However, the urban sprawl has also damaged the environment and traditional
culture. Maintaining harmony between construction and traditional culture should
be among the top priorities of Chinese architects, said Zhou.
He said foreign architects have been taking part in designing buildings in
Beijing in recent years, such as the new building of the Capital International
Airport.
"As long as their designs are rational and environmentally-friendly, we
should actively adopt their work -- even if it competes with domestic
architects," he said.
The symposium is scheduled to conclude on Saturday.
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