The 2020 China Space Conference will be held in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, in mid-September, according to the Chinese Society of Astronautics.

The society, part of the State-owned space giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, said in a statement on Tuesday that the conference will open on Sept 18 and last four days. It will be hosted by the society and the China Space Foundation and will consist of 16 events, such as forums and themed exhibitions.

Academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, distinguished researchers and industry representatives will discuss various topics, such as China's development strategy for its space sector after the COVID-19 pandemic, breakthroughs in key technology fields and the space-based information industry's future, as well as global space cooperation, the statement said.

Chinese researchers will announce the 10 most challenging subjects in space science and technology at the conference. In addition, State-owned space enterprises will ink agreements about cooperation in aviation and space industries with Fujian province, the statement said.

People interested in the conference can register at the conference's website, csc2020.csaspace.org.cn, the society said.