The evaluation and selection of research projects under 2006 State Soft Science Research Program were completed lately. The list of research projects selected for the year is published in the Circular Concerning Selection of Projects under 2006 State Soft Science Research Program issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The research project "A Study of Approaches and Strategies in Concerted Development of Third-Party Logistics and Industry Consolidation", led by Prof. Chen Chouyong of HDU, is included in the program. This is the first time when HDU secures such a research project.