China Meteorological Administration (CMA)
| Director: | Zheng Guoguang |
| Deputy Directors: | Xu Xiaofeng Wang Shourong Yu Rucong Zhang Wenjian |
| Address: | 46 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Beijing 100081 |
| Telephone: | 86-10-6840-6114 |
| Website: | www.cma.gov.cn |
| Departments: | General Office; Observation and Telecommunication; Forecasting and Disaster Mitigation; Science, Technology, and Development; Planning and Finance; Personnel and Education; Policy and Regulation; International Cooperation; Central Meteorological Observatory (National Meteorological Center); State Satellite Meteorological Center; CCP Committee; Discipline Inspection Office; Auditing Office; Office of Retired Officials; Politics and Administration Bureau |
CMA manages and supervises weather-related affairs throughout China, including formulating, implementing, and supervising the implementation of policies, regulations, and technical standards. CMA is also responsible for implementing nationwide disaster preparedness programs so that all Chinese citizens have a plan of action in the event of a weather-related emergency. In the event of severe weather, CMA works with the central government to coordinate relief and clean up. From a commercial standpoint, CMA reviews all weather-related project or development proposals. It also oversees procurement for all climate information networks and weather stations, offices, and infrastructure equipment.
CMA represents China at the World Meteorological Organization and other international meteorological bodies and coordinates international exchanges with meteorological counterparts in other countries.
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