In 2016, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) convened its ninth national congress on May 30 in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the congress and called for developing China into a leading power in science and technology. To commemorate the occasion and respond to a call from many Chinese science and technology workers, the Chinese government designated May 30 as the National Science and Technology Workers Day. Chinese science and technology workers enjoyed a festival in their honor for the first time. Since then, various science and technology organizations led by CAST and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology have observed the day with distinctive events and exchange activities.

The National Science and Technology Workers Day was established to draw attention to the role of innovation and the importance of talent and career development of science and technology workers. It encourages Chinese governments at all levels to improve communication and better serve their innovation and entrepreneurship needs. CAST celebrates this annual festival with a series of themed events for science and technology workers across China.

Source:《Newsletter》May 2022 by China Association for Science and Technology