An upcoming article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, is set to outline China’s ambitious plans to become a global powerhouse in science and technology by 2035. The article will be published on Tuesday in the seventh issue of Qiushi Journal, the CPC Central Committee’s flagship magazine.
In his article, Xi emphasizes the crucial role of science and technology in China’s modernization efforts. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, China has pursued an innovation-driven development strategy, resulting in significant achievements and transformations in the sci-tech sector. The country’s leadership has focused on deepening reforms, fostering self-reliance, and unleashing the creativity of scientists and technologists.
Xi highlights that high-quality development in China relies on new drivers of growth cultivated through innovation in science and technology. He stresses the importance of acknowledging the strategic leading position and foundational support that science and technology provide for the nation’s progress.
The article outlines key elements necessary for building China into a sci-tech powerhouse. These include strengthening basic research and original innovation capabilities, achieving breakthroughs in critical technologies, enhancing global influence to establish China as a major hub for scientific innovation, attracting and nurturing top-tier talent, and improving governance systems within the sci-tech sector.
To accelerate sci-tech development, Xi proposes several measures. He calls for leveraging the advantages of China’s new system to mobilize resources nationwide for major initiatives, thus boosting self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Additionally, promoting the integration of scientific innovation with industrial development is highlighted as a means to foster new quality productive forces.
Xi also emphasizes the need to deepen reforms in sci-tech systems to fully unleash innovation vitality. This includes fostering coordinated development in education and talent cultivation. Furthermore, advancing international cooperation in science and technology is seen as vital, with a vision of building a global community with a shared future for humanity.
The article reflects China’s commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement, aiming to drive innovation and contribute to worldwide progress in the coming years.
