China Meteorological Administration Explained

Agency Name:China Meteorological Administration
Seal:National Emblem of the People's Republic of China (2).svg
Picture Width:270px
Picture Caption:Headquarters of CMA
Jurisdiction:Mainland China
Headquarters:Beijing
Minister1 Pfo:Director
Parent Agency:State Council

The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) is the national weather service of the People's Republic of China. The institution is located in Beijing.[1]

History

The agency was originally established in December 1949 as the Central Military Commission Meteorological Bureau. It replaced the Central Weather Bureau formed in 1941. In 1994, the CMA was transformed from a subordinate governmental body into one of the public service agencies under the State Council.[2]

Meteorological bureaus are established in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, excluding meteorological services at Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. 14 meteorological bureaus at sub-provincial cities including 4 cities which have been specifically designated in the state development plan), 318 meteorological bureaus at prefecture level and 2,300 bureaus (stations) at county level.[3]

Subordinate bodies under the CMA

See also

The Special Administrative Regions operate their own meteorological units outside of CMA:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 中国气象局_中国政府网 . 2022-08-05 . www.gov.cn.
  2. http://www.cma.gov.cn/english/About_us/t20070619_198704.phtml CMA.gov history
  3. Web site: 机构设置-省(区、市)气象局 . 2022-08-05 . www.cma.gov.cn.