The authors outline the historical progress in Chinese scientific & technological information activities centered around National Scientific and Technological Information Conference which was held six times so far based on Long-Term Progress Plan of Science & Technology. The first 10 year-progress started in 1956, the next was the period of Culture Revolution, and the third is going on. Now that national information system is almost established, followings are introduced : how information is acquired and provided, and how information retrieval service, standardization and training or education for personnels are conducted. The application of computers to information sectors or libraries is also described.
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