On October 12,2016, LIU weiping, theDeputy Secretary of the Party Committee and the Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and other leaders of relevant departments inspected Nanshan base of Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory(XAO).

They visited the astronomy laboratories of Nanshan base, during the visit our researchers gave detailed introductions on operations of 25-m radio telescope and 1.2m Quantum Communication telescope. They listened the reports on the history of XAO, planning target and innovation achievements.

Deputy secretary, vice president Liu weiping acknowledged and think highly of ourcontributions and results on the astronomy and national defense missions. And gave three proposals for our research works: first, make systematic construction plan on observation stations. Take full advantage of the three observation stations, and optimize the platform resources, stimulate research abilities and continuously promote the large diameter radio telescope project. Second, scientific and technical researchers should cultivate their strategic perspectives in international cooperation and exchanges; maintain national interests in this field , strive for speech right and initiative in international scientific and technological fields.contribute to developing China and delivering better lives for people by achieve the international leading levelThird, continuously enhance the security and prevention work of observation stations.

Related leaders from Bureau of Personnel Chinese Academy of Sciences, Supervision and Auditing Bureau Chinese Academy of Sciences, CPC party office of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xinjiang Branch, Chinese Academy of Sciences visit XAO.

Research work report about quantum communication

Research report about 25-m radio telescope

Discussion meeting