Cooperation between China and Russia in science and technology can benefit both nations, said Vice Minister of Science and Technology Ma Songde on Tuesday.

Russia enjoys advanced technology in aerospace and China has established a comprehensive scientific research system in this sphere. Meanwhile, China has its advantage in information technology.

Ma is also promoting activities between the two countries which include academic exchanges, scientific and technological exhibitions and personnel exchanges, especially communications between the young scientists of both nations.

"These activities will play a positive role in promoting the scientific and technological cooperation between China and Russia, " Ma noted.