CSTNET has the dual characteristics as both nationwide public non-commercial network and CAS ( Chinese Academy of Sciences) R&D supporting network.
Developing Key IT Technologies
Upgrading IT Infrastructure
Constructing Scientific Research Environment
Providing platform to support advanced science applications
Offering test bed for research on next generation Internet
Demonstrating Science Applications

Inscription By Lu Yongxiang, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress; President, Chinese Academy of Sciences.