The Bureau of International Cooperation is responsible to study out the blueprint for foreign affairs, annual plans and management guidelines for international cooperation projects; coordinate the allocation of funds earmarked for foreign affairs; study and formulate policies for the National Natural Science Fund to further promote international cooperation; establish relationships with foreign S&T agencies and international S&T organizations; manage the international exchange program; organize and coordinate bilateral and multilateral international exchange and research programs; examine and approve internal affairs for international collaboration at NSFC; and manage joint academic activities with Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The Bureau of International Cooperation consists of the following divisions and an office:

Division of Foreign Affairs Planning

Tel: 010-62327001  Fax: 010-62327004

Division of Asian, African and International Organization Affairs 

Tel: 010-62326998

Division of American and Oceanian Affairs

Tel: 010-62326877

Division of European Affairs

Tel: 010-62325377

Office for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs (under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of International Cooperation)

Tel: 010-62326943