Dr. Paul Yu, General Manager, Life Science Division (China) of Beckman Coulter (USA), Professor Oscar K. Lee of National Yang-Ming University (Taiwan) and Professor Chawnshang Chang of University of Rochester (USA) visited the Chinese National Compound Library (CNCL) in the afternoon of January 19, 2012. Professor Ming-Wei Wang briefly introduced the development, culture and prospect of the library. The guests were deeply impressed by the quality and the operating model of this state-of-the-art research facility. They wish to actively explore multi-facet collaboration opportunities.