The First World Conference on Science Literacy is set for September 17th to 19th in Beijing. Its theme: "Promoting public science literacy and building a community with shared future for mankind". The conference has already received positive responses worldwide. Nobel Laureates, the International Science Council and other celebrated scholars and organizations will be on-hand. After the conference, follow-up efforts will be made to establish a global cooperation mechanism for promoting public science literacy.

HUAI JINPENG, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CHINA ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY "The creation and communication of knowledge calls for effective collaboration. China has been trying to promote global exchanges. As far as I'm concerned, exchange is not only important for science, but also for collaboration between societies, cultures and countries. It is also the best way to solve misunderstandings."