A national meeting was held Monday to map out plans to implement
the country's long-and medium-term program for scientific and
technological development, part of a drive to enhance China's
technological innovation capability.
The meeting, chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao, outlined eight tasks in
implementing the Outline of the National Program for Long-and
Medium-Term Scientific and Technological Development issued by the
State Council in February.
First of all, redoubled efforts should be made to enhance the
country's innovation capability in a bid to raise the
competitiveness of key industries, according to a report of the
meeting.
Meanwhile, the government should play a guiding role in
coordinating work of different sectors. A responsibility system
should be built to ensure the Outline to be implemented in a
down-to-earth manner.
The meeting called for more attention to the role of experts in
implementing the Outline and establishment of a mechanism for
sustainable development of science and technology.
The country supports the combination of enterprises, research
institutions and universities in the development of new research
projects and encourages cooperation between domestic research
bodies and their counterparts in other countries.
(Xinhua News Agency May 30, 2006)
