Accompanied by Drs. Jianmin Yue and Fajun Nan, Professor David G.I. Kingston of Department of Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (USA) visited the Chinese National Compound Library (CNCL) in the morning of September 11, 2012. A brief introduction was given by Dr. Fajun Nan relative to the development history, current status and advanced facility of CNCL. Professor Kingston was deeply impressed by the superb environment, sophisticated instrumentation and cultural atmosphere of this state-of-the-art establishment.