Since China re-established post-doctoral education in 1985, the country has enrolled a total of more than 30,000 post-doctoral researchers

Currently, there are more than 12,000 people working at post-doctoral stations.

China has developed its own post-doctoral system by learning lessons from developed nations in attracting, fostering and utilizing high-level young scientists.

Post-doctoral stations are set up by universities, research institutions and companies, where those who have graduated from their doctoral studies can continue their academic studies under the guidance of tutors.

At the post-doctoral level, researchers may acquire greater capabilities in research and innovation and become team leaders in academic work in two to four years.

Over the past two decades, 1,363 post-doctoral stations have been set up at 343 higher learning institutions and research houses, while 1,018 post-doctoral stations are run by state-owned companies and hi-tech firms.

(Xinhua News Agency October 20, 2005)