China's Ministry of Science and Technology announced Tuesday that the 2005 national science week is scheduled for May 14-20.

Li Pu, an official with the ministry, said at a news briefing that most science publicity activities during the week will focus on resources saving, environmental protection, harmonious development between the human society and nature and healthy living.

Li encouraged people, both in cities and rural areas, to participate in the series activities, including an interactive exhibition for improving public scientific awareness, a lecture on China's science development strategy and an academic symposium attended by well-known French scientists at Tsinghua University.

Besides activities organized by the ministry, the China Association for Science and Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other national organizations as well as local governments will organize nearly 700 related events.

The Chinese government has launched the nationwide science publicity endeavor since 2001.

(Xinhua News Agency May 11, 2005)