China presented meteorological satellite data reception equipment to seven Asia-Pacific countries Friday in Beijing.

The seven countries are Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru and Thailand.

The equipment, based on DVB-S (Digital Video Broadcast-Satellite) technology, would provide real-time data collected by China's Fengyun meteorological satellite series, said Qin Dahe, director of China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

The move aims to pool the meteorological information in the Asia-Pacific region and help reduce natural disasters and promote social and economic prosperity in the region, Qin said.

The seven countries and China signed Asia-Pacific Multilateral Cooperation in Space Technology and Applications (AP-MCSTA) Convention in Beijing on Oct. 28, 2005.

Source: Xinhua