UFOs in China and Taiwan

Summary

In 1993, experts from mainland China and Taiwan gathered in Beijing for a UFO symposium, where nearly 6,000 sightings were reported. Some cases defied scientific explanation and were observed by pilots and astronomers alike. This event was historic as it included researchers from both sides of the strait for the first time. The sightings were not isolated incidents but generated scientific and public interest.

The meeting also aimed to determine whether UFOs were extraterrestrial objects or natural phenomena. China had already established its official research organization, the CURO, in 1978, with thousands of members. Taiwan began its UFO studies in 1973. Although plans for a global UFO conference in 1993 failed to materialize, this gathering marked an important step toward scientific collaboration on the topic.