国内英语新闻:Chinese vice president urges women in science to contribute to modernization

He praised women in science worldwide as "an important part of the great force driving the progress of human civilization".

"Despite of family duties, the women in science have made significant contributions to science and technology as well as innovation of humanity, especially in disciplines such as medicine, biology, chemistry and interdisciplinary fields spanning social and natural sciences," he told the roughly 600 attendants from over 50 countries and regions.

The 4th General Assembly and International Conference, entitled "Women Scientists in a Changing World", is hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the TWOWS, and the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World.

The conference is to continue through Wednesday.