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Focuses on the discovery of the prehistoric fossil bird, Liaoxiornis delicatus in Liaoning, China by professor Chen Peiji. Comparison of the bird's features with the remains of other prehistoric birds from the Mesozoic Era; Hypothesis formulated to explain the origins of the birds; Comments from Chen.

Reports on the Chinese Academy of Sciences' (CAS) establishment of the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Sciences. Number of personnel in the program; Remarks from Bai Chunli, vice president of CAS, on personnel change; Reformation of the Institute of Computing Technology; Pilot projects launched by the CAS in 1998.

Focuses on the plans of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to expand cooperation with local governments in China to improve the progress of scientific research projects in the country. Agreement with the Shanghai government to establish a committee to coordinate research efforts; Goal of a partnership with the Yunnan government to develop local biological resources.

Features the RSR vibration stress relief system which has been enlisted in the 1999 Torch Program for the development of high technologies in China. Wide application of the technology.

Presents the `Report on the Development of Science' by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Aim of the report; Scientific progress of the China.

Focuses on a medical care exhibition and show in Beijing, China on October 1999. Events scheduled at the show; Population policies and public health topics addressed at the event.

Focuses on the launching of albums containing photographs of historic buildings in Tianjin, China. Number of archive photographs contained in the albums; Collection of pictures as a result of a project which lasted for five years.

Reports on a series of popular science books written by members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Inclusion of hot scientific topics of the early 21st century; Targeting of middle-school students.

Focuses on the plans by the China National Natural Science Foundation (NNSF) for 1999. Total investments on basic research in 1999; Assistance to scholars and experts; Support for technical innovations; Total number of agricultural construction programs supported by the NNSF.