Ministry of Science and Technology (China)

Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国科学技术部
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Kēxué Jìshùbù

Ministry headquarters
Agency overview
Formed1958; 66 years ago (1958) (as Commission)
1998; 26 years ago (1998) (as Ministry)
Preceding agency
  • State Science and Technology Commission
TypeConstituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department)
JurisdictionGovernment of China
HeadquartersBeijing
Annual budget$51 billion (2024)[1]
Minister responsible
  • Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology
Parent agencyCentral Science and Technology Commission
Websiteen.most.gov.cn Edit this at Wikidata

The Ministry of Science and Technology is the executive department of the Central Science and Technology Commission, which coordinates science and technology activities in the country. The office is located in Xicheng District, Beijing.

The ministry is responsible for formulating guidelines and related policies for science and technology in China development and promoting basic and special research on science and technology.

  1. ^ "Making Sense of China's Government Budget". March 14, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.