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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Friday called on members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to pioneer key technologies and cultivate talent to build China into a self-sufficient science and technology power.
Speaking at a symposium dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ANC academic departments, Ding Xuexiang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized the historical role of the academy in solving important strategic scientific and technical problems and training high-level scientific and technical personnel.
Stressing the role of academic departments and academicians as the “backbone” of China’s scientific and technological progress, he called on them to accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies, take the lead in cultivating strategic scientific and technological personnel, play a leading role as advisers on major decisions of the CPC Central Committee related to science and technology, and conduct more forward-looking, strategic and basic research.
Ding Xuexiang stressed the importance of establishing international scientific and technological cooperation, developing the scientific spirit, and encouraging young scientists to integrate their life ideals into the great cause of rejuvenating the Chinese nation.
In addition, the Vice Premier also pointed out that the authorities should improve support mechanisms to create an environment conducive to innovation.
The event was attended by the leadership of the ANC, academics and representatives of relevant departments. –0–