Chinese UFO Conference in 1992

Summary

In 1992, China held a national UFO conference in Beijing, organized by the China UFO Research Organization (CURO). The event brought together over 100 Chinese and international researchers, making it the largest of its kind in the country. Established in 1978, the CURO was part of the China Association for Science and Technology and supported by the government. The conference focused on the search for life in other solar systems, highlighting scientific interest in unexplained aerial phenomena.

The popularity of UFOs in China began in the late 1970s, with over 5,000 sightings reported. Globally, there were an estimated 400,000 sightings, prompting the UN to recommend that countries establish UFO investigation bodies. The CURO became a key player in China's UFO research, showing that even in politically complex times, the mystery of UFOs continued to generate scientific and public interest.