The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) –国家自然科学基金会 funds joint research activities between Chinese scientists (who are currently engaged in NSFC-funded projects) and their international counterparts in areas of mutual interest. The funding covers costs related to personnel and information exchanges, as well as cooperation in scientific experiments.
NSFC also provides funding for significant international and regional academic conferences that are closely aligned with its priority funding areas or emerging disciplines. Applicants must be entities supported by NSFC and possess the capability and resources to organize international conferences.
More information: https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/english/site_1/international/D3/2018/01-25/86.html.