October 31, 2007
Official webpage with the first announcement, conference poster, and scientific program.

November 30, 2007
Updated webpage with abstract submission, registration, grant application (including travel grant, registration waiver and local support application), and accommodation.

December 31, 2007
Updated webpage with the second announcement, invited talks, travel information, and advise for tours in China

Feburary 15, 2008
Deadline for application of  IAU grant

April 30, 2008  May 15, 2008 (Extended)
Deadline for submission of abstracts (only for Oral Talks)

May 31, 2008
Deadline for early registration and submission of Poster's abstracts

June 15, 2008
The date for the announcement of Oral Talks