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International Academy of Neutron Science (IANS) is a public institution subordinate to the government. As an important research unit of FDS Consortium, IANS focuses on the fundamental research of neutron transport theory, neutron source and experiment technology, and the neutron application research on advanced nuclear energy and safety, radiation medicine and radiotherapy, aerospace, industrial nondestructive testing, oil and gas logging, etc. As an open and new-type platform, IANS aims to promote the development of neutron science and technology, by gathering international academicians and famous experts to create a global cooperation network for neutron science and technology innovation.

IANS insists on doing innovative research and actively promotes the application of scientific and technological achievements. Under the innovation development pattern of integrating research, education, industry and finance, IANS has developed a suite of cutting-edge products including Advanced Nuclear Software, Neutron Detection Equipment, China Lead-Based Reactors (CLEAR), and Accurate Radiotherapy Systems (KylinRay).

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Qingdao (formerly spelled Tsingtao) is a city on the west shore of the Pacific Ocean. Lying on the southern coast of China's Shandong Peninsula, the city faces the Yellow Sea to the south and cast, and borders inland areas of Shandong Province to the north and west.

Qingdao has a land area of 1282 square kilometers, a sea area of 2240 square kilometers, and a total population of 9.4 million. It has over seven districts, i.e. Shinan, Shibei, Licang, Laoshan, Huangdao, Chengyang and Jimo, and three county-level cities of Jiaozhou, Pingdu and Laixi.

Qingdao is steeped in rich historical and cultural heritage and is widely recognized as a cradle of Taoism. The earliest human settlement in Qingdao can be traced back to as early as 5000 to 6000 years ago. Two of its precincts are included on China’s official list of “Renowned Streets of Cultural and Historical Significance”. Qingdao has 16 historical sites or monuments recognized by the cultural heritage administration authority at the national, provincial or municipal level. It has been selected as one of the “Culture Cities of East Asia”.

Qingdao is one of China's first coastal cities opening to the outside world. As of today, the city has established sister-city relations or friendly-cooperative-city relations with 76 cities of other countries. More than 2000 international trading companies, businesses and financial institutions have opened permanent branches or offices in the city. In 2018, Qingdao's imports and exports totaled 532.13 billion RMB, and the paid-in foreign direct investment rose to 8.69 billion US dollars.

Qingdao is one of China's regional economic centers, one of China's top five seaports for international trade, and a maritime transportation hub. In 2018, its gross domestic product exceeded 1.2 trillion RMB and its public budgetary revenues amounted to 123.19 billion RMB.

Qingdao is one of the well-known tourist destinations in China. lt has a 905.2 kilometer coastline dotted with 49 bays and 6 islets. Its indented coastline, temperate monsoon climate and headland-bay beaches are ideal for holiday, sightseeing, and for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

Over 100 exhibitions and conventions are held in Qingdao each year, including the Qingdao International Beer Festival and China International Consumer Electronics Show. In 2018, the city received 100 million visitors from home and abroad.

Welcome to Qingdao.