Use links below to view potential
hosts, grouped by location.
Additional institutions within the seven host locations can be considered
on a case-by-case basis. Students who have identified a potential
host at an institution not listed are encouraged to coordinate with
EAPSI staff (e-mail: eapinfo@nsf.gov) to determine the possibility
of receiving support.
Dr. Hussein
A. Abbass
Director
Defence and Security Applications Research Centre (DSA) Room
342, Building 21, UNSW@ADFA
Australian Defence Force Academy Campus
NorthCott Drive, Campbell, Camberra, ACT2600, Australia
(+61)(2)62689555
(+61)(2)62688933 http://www.dsa.adfa.edu.au h.abbass@adfa.edu.au
NOTE: Other institutions can be considered on
a case-by-case basis.
NOTE: To send a facsimile from the U.S. to
China, the dialing sequence is 011 (International
Code) - 86 (China's Country Code) - city code
and telephone number as given below.
BEIJING
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Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC)
and the second largest city in terms of population, after Shanghai.
It was formerly known in English as Peking. Beijing is the political,
educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China.
It has been selected to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. Because
of its political, educational and cultural role in China, a larger
number of international organizations are located here than in
any other city in China. Many international students come to Beijing
to study, a growing trend, especially among students from Western
countries.
SHANGHAI
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Shanghai, situated on the banks of Yangtze River Delta in East
China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and
the eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel
of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the most
important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications
centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai reports directly to
the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Shanghai is
one of the world's busiest ports, and became the largest cargo
port in the world in 2005. Next to Beijing, Shanghai
is the country’s most important
educational center and home to several leading universities and
numerous technological and scientific institutes.
XI'AN
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Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province with a population
of around 6 million and is located in northwestern China. Xi’an
was the first Chinese city to open to the outside world during
the Tang Dynasty (618 ? 907 A.D.) when Xi’an was a key stop
on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xi’an
served as the capital for 11 dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople,
Xi’an was a city of culture and trade playing a vital historical
role linking East and West in China during that period. Xi’an
was capital to the Qin Dynasty, the first empire of China, and
the Tang Dynasty, which left the city with a rich legacy, including
the Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, which are regarded
as “the eighth wonder of the world”. Modern Xi’an is a major city with substantial S&T research
and development capabilities and the third largest number of academic
institution after Beijing and Shanghai. Among the ones with a national
reputation, Xi’an Jiaotong University has been recognized
as one of China’s top five universities. The Northwest Agriculture
and Forestry University is a major university in agricultural and
environmental science and is a key institute for developing the
western part of China. Xi’an Institute of Earth Environment
Study of CAS, including the State Key Lab of Loess and Quaternary
Geology, is one of the leading institutes for East Asia Monsoon
and Global Change studies. This institute is also responsible for
the Chinese Environmental Science Drilling Program, which is a
part of the International Continental Drilling Program (ICDP),
and which has a collection of rock core samples.
KUNMING
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Kunming, situated in central Yunnan and north of the Dianchi Basin,
is the capital, largest city and principal industrial center in
Yunnan Province. It has a population of around 4 million. Kunming
is located at an elevation of 1,900 meters above sea level. It
is skirted on three sides by mountains, with one side opening onto
the Dianchi Lake, and has mild “spring-like” weather
throughout the year. Kunming is the center of S&T
and education in Yunnan province. It has over 10 universities.
The Kunming Branch of Chinese Academy
of Sciences includes 5 research institutions: the Kunming Institute
of Zoology, the Kunming Institute of Botany, the Yunnan Astronomical
Observatory, the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden and the
Guiyang Institute of Geochemistry in Guizhou Province. Kunming and Yunnan Province enjoy the reputation as the "kingdom
of flora and fauna". The city is known for its abundant tropical
and subtropical species. The Gaoligongshan region and Hengduan
Mountains in Yunnan Province are recognized by global conservation
agencies as one of the "hottest" biodiversity hotspots
worldwide. Kunming and Yunnan Province have 26 registered ethnic
minorities, including Yi, Miao, Dai, and Tibetans, constituting
about 30 percent of the total population. Because Yunnan is the
province with the largest number of nationalities in China, it
is also known for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Biological
and ethnic diversity in southwest China make Yunnan a gathering
place for researchers in the fields of biology and ethnic culture.
Kunming is also an important gateway to the southern Silk Road
which traveled through Tibet, Sichuan, and Myanmar to India.
The city's highland scenery and karst formations are attractive.
Dian Lake and the Stone Forest are two major places of nearby historic
interest and scenic beauty. One can appreciate the Karst formation
and the uplift as a result of the Indian Subcontinent subducting
under the Eurasian Plate.
The following lists include most of the research
Institutions that qualify as hosts for the EAPSI in Japan according
to Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) criteria.
Homepage addresses (URLs) are given, where available.
NOTE: Other institutions,including
additional company laboratories,can be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY CORPORATIONS: (listed
from north to south)
