China draws on global wisdom in sci-tech planning ( 2003-11-13 20:41) (Xinhua) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
said Thursday that China is open to the advice of overseas experts in the
process of drafting a medium and long-term plan for the advancing of science and
technology.
Wen said China adopts an open approach in drafting a plan that is oriented to
the world and the future.
Wen made the remarks in a meeting with overseas experts attending a forum on
science and technology development planning for the coming two decades in
Beijing.
Wen said that in the new situation of rapidly advancing science and
technology in the world, drafting the national plan requires a strategic study
that focuses on the overall situation, strategic priorities and long-term
prospects.
He said the forum has been designed to solicit the opinions and advice of
Chinese and international experts who specialize in different areas. He called
for the experts attending the meeting to continue to contribute their wisdom to
the advancing of science and technology in China.
Noting that scientific and technological advances have become a powerful
driving force of China's social and economic development, Wen said the country
must pursue a route of new industrialization in its effort to build a well-off
society. To this end, China is drafting a long-term plan of scientific and
technological development so as to enhance the nation's innovative capacity and
competitiveness.
Among the attendees of the meeting are State Councilor Chen Zhili,
Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Xu Kuangdi and Minister of Science and
Technology Xu Guanhua.
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