Orientation

A research and support institution for the CAS AcademicDivisions (CASAD) to play its role as China's highest advisory body in science and technology

A comprehensive and integrated platform for CAS to take thelead in establishing a national top think tank in science and technology

A think-tank-oriented research institute pooling advantageous research forces inside and outside CAS, and from home and abroad

Vision

A first-class science & technology think tank with a holistic perspective, innovative spirit and constructive insight; A world-class trailblazer in policy thinking on science, technology and innovative development

Cultural philosophy

Shared vison, application-oriented learning, service-basedgovernance