STORY: International Congress of Basic Science kicks off in Beijing
DATELINE: July 17, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:25
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY

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2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHING-TUNG YAU, Chairman of the ICBS, World-renowned mathematician
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The International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS) was inaugurated in Beijing on Sunday under the theme of "Advancing Science for Humanity."

The event will run from Sunday to July 28 and brings together over 800 leading scientists and renowned scholars from home and abroad to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange. The congress focuses on three branches of basic science: mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer and information sciences, according to the congress organizer.

The congress, featuring more than 500 lectures, satellite meetings, and engaging exchange events, aims to provide a robust platform for scholars globally to communicate, establish partnerships, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue, with the ultimate goal of advancing science for the betterment of humanity. It also seeks to raise the profile of basic sciences and inspire the next generation of young researchers and students.
 
World-renowned mathematician Shing-Tung Yau, also chairman of the ICBS, hopes that such large-scale academic exchanges could contribute to the development of basic science of the world.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHING-TUNG YAU, Chairman of the ICBS, World-renowned mathematician
The theme we jointly inaugurate today is "Advancing Science for Humanity." Basic science is the cornerstone of human knowledge. It is our significant pathway to understanding the world, revealing nature, exploring the universe, and driving technological progress. Research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and earth science, to name a few, continuously unveil the profound mysteries of nature, leading us to the summit of knowledge and challenging the boundaries of the unknown.

Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows specializing in relevant fields from various universities in China will have the opportunity to showcase their research findings. Youth groups and other individuals passionate about and supportive of science development have also been invited, providing valuable opportunities for dialogue and interaction with top international scientists.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)