On July 15-16, 2025, the 53rd IUPAC General Assembly-Council Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting brought together over 120 representatives from 57 National Adhering Organizations (NAOs). Professor Zhigang Shuai, Vice President of the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS), led the CCS delegation to attend the meeting and actively participated in discussions and voting.
During the meeting, Professor Shuli You, Deputy Secretary-General of CCS, delivered the official bid presentation on behalf of the CCS. Following a vote among NAOs, the CCS received more than half of the votes and was selected from among three bidding NAOs to win the right to host the 56th IUPAC General Assembly and the 53rd World Chemistry Congress (IUPAC 2031). The Congress will be held in Beijing, marking the third time the event has come to China-following previous editions in 1993 and 2005.
In 2031, the Chinese Chemical Society will provide a high-level international platform for scientific exchange and cooperation for chemists and researchers from around the world. The event is expected to foster in-depth dialogue and collaboration in cutting-edge research and innovation across the global chemistry community.
Professor Shuli You delivers the CCS bid presentation at the IUPAC Council Meeting
Group photo of the CCS delegation
Founded in 1919, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is a non-governmental, non-profit scientific organization dedicated to representing chemists worldwide and promoting the advancement and international cooperation in both pure and applied chemistry. As one of the most authoritative organizations in the global chemistry community, IUPAC has established internationally recognized standards for chemical nomenclature, terminology, measurement methods, and data evaluation (such as element names and atomic weights), providing a unified scientific language and reference framework for global research and education.
In addition to its standardization work, IUPAC actively engages in scientific publishing, database development, academic conferences, and recognition programs, continuously driving progress and collaboration within the global chemical sciences.