one day; (4} distribution of science and technology·journals and newspapers In the rural areas. By 1982, there were 54 agricultu­ ral science and technology newspapers. The number·of distribu­ tion rose from 3.5 mill Ions In 1981 to 5.55 mill Ions In 1982, a 63% Increase. <5> compiling and printing urgently needed popular science books and materials, such as picture books, slides• films, video-tapes, hanging picture presentations, etc. These are much welcomed In the rural areas. For Instance, once,· a •Ftsh Breeding" calendar was announced and· t~ere were 350,000 lmmed1ete subscrlp~lons. (6) popular science exhibitions are·dtrected to children and young people; some competitions were organized over the recent years, such as National Youth competitions. etc. Science camps were also organized by scores of scientific socie­ties, which drew thousands of young people. In addition, young people participated In large scientific study tours like tropical biology study tour, ShennongJia biological ,studies, etc. Popularization aimed at the general public Is done through books, newspapers and periodicals, films, television broadcasts• museums, lecture tours and street presentations. The government has set up a popular science pub I lshlng house for the purpose. Weaknesses In scientific and technological Infrastructure : In Infrastructure, the following organizations are to be strengthened In Chine: (1) •software" research Institutions specialized InS and T policy management, legislation and techno­ economic policies!; (2) comprehensive statistical agencies specialized InS and T Indicators and statistics; (3) computing and testing centers; (4) pilot plant and Industrial systems; (6) supporting Institutions providing research facilities and chemical reagents; (7) agencies specialized In pro.motlng technology transfer; (8) S and T education end training Institutions, particularly for periodical continuing education and professional training; (9) research Institutes In emerging technologies, such as microelectronics, biotechnology, optical fibre technology, new materials, etc. To Improve China's SandT Infrastructure, the following 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the dissemination of scientific knowledge and technology to rural areas, as well as the strengthening of scientific and technological infrastructure in China. It discusses the distribution of science and technology journals, newspapers, and popular science books, as well as the organization of exhibitions, competitions, and study tours. The text also highlights the need to improve China's scientific and technological infrastructure.

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Science and technology, Education