Ministry of Science and Technology (China)

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the People's Republic of China, formerly the State Science and Technology Commission, is the central government ministry which coordinates science and technology activities in the country.

Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国科学技术部
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Kēxué Jìshùbù
Agency overview
Formed1998
Preceding agency
  • State Science and Technology Commission
JurisdictionNational
HeadquartersBeijing
Minister responsible
Parent agencyState Council
Websitehttp://www.most.gov.cn/

It succeeded the State Science and Technology Commission in 1998. In 2018, MOST absorbed the functions of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.[1]

List of Ministers
Wan Gang, the former Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China.
No.NameTook officeLeft office
Director of State Science and Technology Commission
1Nie Rongzhen19581970
post abolished
2Fang YiMarch 19781985
3Song Jian1985March 1998
Minister of Science and Technology
4Zhu Lilan (朱丽兰)March 1998February 2001
5Xu Guanhua (徐冠华)February 2001April 2007
6Wan GangApril 2007March 2018
7Wang ZhigangMarch 2018Incumbent

See also

References
  1. "2017 Budget of the Former State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs". Ministry of Science and Technology. Translated by Etcetera Language Group, Inc. July 20, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2020.


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