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China likely to lead space science research in future

Xinhua, January 18, 2011

"It is a happy thing that both Bonnet and our project won the state's awards, but it is not merely a coincidence," Wu said.

It indicates that the cooperative work of the Cluster and Double Star was proven successful and was recognized, Wu added.

"Now we can see the number of Chinese scientists involved in the international scientific field is continuously increasing. Their level of participation and their competence is improving. And China is becoming increasingly attractive for scientific research," Bonnet said.

"I think in the future, international cooperation in space science can only increase, and each time we need cooperation, China should be involved," he said.

Wu said the ISSI had also made remarkable efforts in supporting the SPORT project by inviting scientists from around the world to the discussion and covered all expenses during the two day's discussion.

Bonnet said he expects more cooperation between Europe and China regarding space economy, observations of Earth, and climate change research.

"Probably what is needed most for China to now develop its space science are more initiatives, just like the initiative in the SPORT project. It will dramatically increase the level and the quantity of our cooperation," Bonnet said.