China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) Launches ‘International Month’ for Global Science Bonds

The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) launched its inaugural “International Month: Openness, Cooperation, and Trust” in October, an initiative designed to strengthen global scientific bonds. This monthlong program, themed “S.T.I. Bridges, Humanity Orients,” featured over 60 events and attracted more than 20,000 participants from over 110 countries and regions. Organizers established a cross-border, cross-disciplinary platform for dialogue, guided by the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity and China’s global initiatives, with the goal of mobilizing the global scientific community to address shared challenges.

CAST Launches “International Month” for Global Science

The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) launched its inaugural “International Month” in October, an initiative focused on strengthening global scientific bonds. The monthlong program, themed “S.T.I. Bridges, Humanity Orients,” featured over 60 events and attracted more than 20,000 participants from over 110 countries and regions. Organizers emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchange as the driving force for tackling shared global challenges and building a collaborative scientific community.

The “International Month” program concentrated on four key areas: flagship meetings, academic forums, scientist exchanges, and cross-cultural learning. Key events included the 2025 General Assembly of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations in Shanghai, along with forums dedicated to emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum information, and new energy vehicles. These efforts resulted in over 50 outcomes, specifically advancing cooperation in areas like hydrogen energy and intelligent manufacturing.

Results from the initiative demonstrate growing potential for China-world scientific collaboration. Over 3,000 overseas guests participated, and more than 20 international organizations co-hosted events. The program yielded nine major consensus documents, including the “Declaration on Modeling and Simulation for a Digital World,” along with over 60 new standards and research outcomes, and the launch of over 10 new specialized organizations and platforms.

Program Focus: Forums, Exchanges, and Mutual Learning

CAST’s inaugural “International Month,” launched in October, prioritized forums, exchanges, and mutual learning as key components to strengthen global scientific bonds. The month-long program featured over 60 events, attracting more than 20,000 participants from over 110 countries and regions. Organizers emphasized people-to-people exchange as crucial, describing it as “the oar steering” the course of scientific advancement, guided by a vision of a shared future for humanity and China’s global initiatives.

The initiative fostered cross-border collaboration through dedicated activities like the China-ASEAN Young Scientists Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and the China-South Africa Young Scientists Roundtable. Fifteen activities specifically aimed at strengthening trust, while 21 events promoted mutual learning among civilizations. These forums covered areas including advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and energy, with the goal of addressing shared challenges and mobilizing the global scientific community.

Results from the “International Month” included the release of nine major consensus documents, such as the “Declaration on Modeling and Simulation for a Digital World,” alongside more than 60 new standards and research outcomes. Over 30 bilateral and multilateral cooperation documents were signed, and more than 10 new specialized organizations were launched. These outcomes demonstrate growing collaboration between China and the international community, fostering shared technological advancement.

Outcomes Demonstrate Growing China-World Collaboration

The China Association for Science and Technology’s (CAST) inaugural “International Month” demonstrably fostered growing China-world collaboration through a large-scale program of events. Over 60 events were held, attracting more than 20,000 participants from over 110 countries and regions, including 3,000 overseas guests. This initiative served as a cross-border platform for dialogue, guided by China’s global initiatives and a shared vision for humanity, with a focus on mobilizing the global scientific community to address shared challenges.

The program yielded substantial outcomes, advancing cooperation in fields like hydrogen energy and intelligent manufacturing through over 50 achievements. Nine major consensus documents were released, including the “Declaration on Modeling and Simulation for a Digital World” and the “Digital Earth Initiative for the Sustainable Development Goals.” Furthermore, over 60 new standards and research outcomes, such as the “Complex System Reliability and Safety Standards” series, were produced, alongside the launch of over 10 new specialized organizations and platforms.

Significantly, more than 20 international and national science organizations co-hosted events, and 10 international science and technology organizations established in China hosted 20 activities. Over 30 bilateral and multilateral cooperation documents were signed, indicating a growing depth of partnership. Distinguished scientists praised the initiative, emphasizing that scientific prosperity depends on both openness and deep mutual trust, highlighting the momentum for shared technological advancement.