World Metrology Day

Message of NIM's Director Fang Xiang

The theme for World Metrology Day 2020 is Measurements for Global Trade. In fact, metrology, from the weights and measurements in ancient China, were born out of trade and evolves with trade. Today, digitalization is changing the way people engage in trade, but metrology still supports trade, ensuring its equity and efficiency.

20th May 2020 marks the 21st World Metrology Day, which however comes at a very special time. Currently, the COVID-19 is still plaguing the world, bring huge impacts on economy and people’s life...

Li Tianchu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Jin Guofan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering