Xi Jinping on Science and Technology Innovation (2020)

Intensify scientific research efforts. The fight against the epidemic cannot be achieved without scientific and technological support. It is necessary to scientifically demonstrate the source of the virus, identify the source of infection and the route of transmission as soon as possible, closely follow the mutation of the virus, and study prevention and control strategies and measures in a timely manner. In 2016, I proposed that key core technologies can be unveiled, and heroes will be unveiled regardless of their origin. For the research and development of vaccines and drugs needed to fight the epidemic, we should mobilize the enthusiasm of universities, scientific research institutes, enterprises and other aspects, pay attention to the combination of scientific research and clinical, prevention and control practice, and speed up progress on the basis of ensuring scientific nature. For relevant data and case data, except for those that need to be kept confidential by law, under the condition of doing a good job in national security, it is necessary to open and share them with the scientific and technological circles of our country, organize experts in clinical medicine, epidemiology, virology, and so on, study the key characteristics of virus transmission and toxicity, and produce practical and effective research results as soon as possible. Experts and scholars should be encouraged to strengthen their spirit and professional responsibility, and put forward more professional opinions and suggestions on the premise of scientific research.

-- Xi Jinping's speech at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to study the response to the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic on February 3, 2020

 

Accelerate scientific and technological research and development. As an emerging infectious disease, our understanding of the new crown pneumonia is still relatively preliminary. It is necessary to integrate multidisciplinary forces to carry out scientific research, strengthen theoretical research on the source of infection and the mechanism of transmission of disease, and formulate more targeted and operational prevention and control guidelines for the resumption of work and production. It is necessary to increase the research and development of drugs and vaccines, integrate them with clinical and prevention and control practices, focus on mobilizing the enthusiasm of scientific research institutes, universities, and enterprises, and promote effective clinical application experience on the basis of ensuring safety and effectiveness, and strive for an early date Make a breakthrough. To strengthen case analysis and research, timely summary and promotion of effective diagnosis and treatment programs. We should make full use of big data analysis and other methods to support epidemic prevention and control.

-- Xi Jinping's speech at the meeting on the deployment of the prevention and control of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic and economic and social development on February 23, 2020.

 

It is necessary to strengthen the construction of modern agricultural infrastructure such as high-standard farmland, farmland water conservancy, and agricultural mechanization, improve the level of agricultural scientific and technological innovation and accelerate the promotion and use, and enhance food production capacity and disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities.

-- Xi Jinping's important instructions on the national spring agricultural production work in February 2020, according to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 25, 2020.

 

Not long ago, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting to coordinate the deployment of the prevention and control of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic and economic and social development, and I made a speech. I also presided over meetings of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and meetings of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee to analyze the situation of the prevention and control of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic and to study the key work of prevention and control. On these occasions, I have stressed that the fight against the epidemic cannot be achieved without scientific and technological support, and that it is necessary to integrate multidisciplinary forces to speed up scientific research, speed up the progress of research and development on the basis of adhering to scientific nature and ensuring safety, and strive to make breakthroughs as soon as possible. come up with practical and useful research results as soon as possible.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the national science and technology front has actively responded to the call of the Party Central Committee. 12 departments including science and technology and health have formed a scientific research team to determine clinical treatment and drugs, vaccine research and development, detection technology and products, viral etiology and epidemiology, and animal models. The five main directions of construction are to organize interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific research teams, scientific research, clinical, prevention and control are coordinated with each other, and all parties in production, positive progress has been made in just over a month. In less than a week, we determined the whole genome sequence of the new coronavirus and isolated the virus strain, which was shared with the world in a timely manner; adapted to the urgent needs of epidemic prevention and control, unveiled the list for the whole country, and launched a variety of testing reagent products in stages; and quickly screened a number of effective drugs and treatment plans by means of new use of old drugs, research and development of new treatment methods, and a combination of traditional Chinese and western medicine and western medicine, recommend; adopt multiple technical routes to promote vaccine research and development in parallel; through the research on the living environment and transmission routes of the virus, it provides a scientific basis for the formulation and improvement of prevention and control strategies; multiple animal models have been constructed in a relatively short period of time for drug and vaccine research and development Provides important support. At the same time, experts and scholars have spoken in a timely manner, answered questions, stabilized people's hearts and strengthened their confidence, and provided strong scientific and technological support for winning the tough battle of epidemic prevention and control.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

In this major struggle, the vast number of scientific and technological workers have fully demonstrated their fine style of hard work and dedication, rigorous and realistic professionalism, and a number of advanced models have emerged. Here, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and sincere greetings to the vast number of scientific and technological workers who are struggling in the front line of scientific research on epidemic prevention and control!

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Throughout the history of human development, the most powerful weapon for mankind to compete with diseases is science and technology. Human beings cannot overcome major disasters and epidemics without scientific development and technological innovation. In the history of our country, there are many medical works and methods to prevent and treat the plague. "Han Shu-Ping Di Ji" records that in the first two years of the Yuan Dynasty, "people with epidemic diseases, give up the empty residence, in order to buy medicine", put forward "isolation" is an important measure of epidemic prevention. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, there was a "human pox" vaccination technique to prevent smallpox in China. At the end of the 18th century, British scientist Edward Qinner invented the method of vaccinia to prevent smallpox. After several generations of scientists made unremitting efforts, a vaccine for inactivated smallpox virus was finally developed. With the development of modern medical science and technology and the continuous improvement of public health infrastructure, cholera, plague, influenza and other infectious diseases that once caused great harm to human beings have been effectively controlled. In recent years, science and technology have played an important role in the fight against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), H1N1 influenza, Ebola virus and other major infectious diseases. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, my country has significantly improved its scientific research level, technical capabilities, platform construction, and talent team in the field of infectious disease prevention and control through the development and deployment of major scientific and technological projects for infectious diseases.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

At present, it still takes hard work to win the people's war on epidemic prevention and control, the overall war and the war of resistance. We have not yet fully understood the source and host of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the route of transmission, the mechanism of disease, the harmfulness and lethality, the treatment plan, the treatment drugs, and whether there are any sequelae after the patient recovers. The more we face this situation, the more we must insist on asking science for answers and methods. It is hoped that the vast number of scientific and technological workers will shoulder their responsibilities and do their best to overcome the key and difficult problems of epidemic prevention and control as soon as possible, so as to provide strong scientific and technological support for winning the people's war on epidemic prevention and control, the overall war and the war of resistance.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Strengthen the combination of drug and medical equipment research and development and clinical treatment to effectively improve the cure rate and reduce the mortality rate. On March 1, there were still more than 7300 severe and critically ill patients across the country, and the number of deaths every day was still quite large, mainly in Hubei and Wuhan. To do our best to save the lives of more patients is a top priority. Scientific research should take the treatment of critically ill patients as a top priority, strengthen the support of scientific research and the deployment of front-line treatment, adhere to the coordination of clinical research and clinical treatment, and make scientific research results more inclined to the clinical front line. It is necessary to speed up the process of drug research and development, adhere to the combination of traditional Chinese and western medicine, and use Chinese and western medicine, speed up the promotion and application of effective drugs that have been developed and screened, and at the same time screen a batch of effective therapeutic drugs according to the needs of first-line treatment, explore new treatment methods, and prevent mild diseases as much as possible. Patients are transformed into severe ones, and the cure rate is effectively improved. It is necessary to adopt advanced treatment methods such as convalescent plasma, stem cells, and monoclonal antibodies to improve the level of treatment for severe and critical illnesses, and minimize the mortality rate.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Promote the organic connection between vaccine research and development and industrialization chain, and make comprehensive preparations for the possible normalization of prevention and control work. As a special product for healthy people, vaccines are very important for epidemic prevention and control, and the requirements for safety are also the first. It is necessary to accelerate the research and development of vaccines with multiple technical routes, and at the same time closely follow the progress of foreign research and development, strengthen cooperation, and strive to promote the clinical trials and marketing of vaccines as soon as possible. We must base ourselves on the current and long-term perspective, accelerate the establishment of a vaccine research and development and industrialization system with enterprises as the main body and a combination of production, education and research, and establish a national vaccine reserve system.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Coordinate research on the traceability of the virus and its transmission routes, and find out where the source of the disease comes from and where it goes. As experts have said, the virus in this outbreak is very cunning, and the traceability work is facing great difficulties. At the same time, the development of new technologies provides new means for virus traceability, which can use the binding characteristics of viral proteins and different receptors to assess the possibility of suspected animals as intermediate hosts, and use new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to carry out epidemiological and traceability investigations to improve accuracy and screening efficiency. Research on the source and route of transmission of the virus is crucial to the prevention and control of the entire epidemic and must be made clear.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Improve the system of epidemic disease prevention and control and public health scientific research that combines peacetime and wartime. Major infectious diseases and biosafety risks are major risks and challenges related to national security and development, and the overall stability of society. Biosafety should be regarded as an important part of the country's overall security, adhere to the combination of peacetime and wartime, prevention and emergency, scientific research and treatment prevention and control, and strengthen the system and capacity building of epidemic prevention and control and public health scientific research. It is necessary to coordinate all aspects of scientific research forces and improve the ability and level of systematic confrontation. At ordinary times, scientific research accumulation and technical reserves are basic work, and it is necessary to strengthen strategic planning and forward-looking layout, improve the early warning and prediction mechanism for epidemic prevention and control, capture information in a timely and effective manner, and take timely response measures. It is necessary to study and establish a command, action, and guarantee system for scientific research and tackling key problems after the epidemic has spread into a state of emergency, and prepare emergency action guidelines at ordinary times and start them quickly in case of emergency.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Major scientific and technological achievements in the field of life safety and biosafety are also important weapons of the country, and the epidemic prevention and control and public health emergency system is an important part of the national strategic system. It is necessary to improve the new national system for tackling key core technologies, accelerate the layout of scientific research forces in the fields of population health and biosafety, integrate national key scientific research systems in the fields of life sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, and medical equipment, and lay out a number of national clinical medical research centers, increase scientific and technological investment in the field of health, and strengthen basic research in the field of life sciences and breakthroughs in key core technologies of medical health, accelerate the improvement of strategic scientific and technological strength and strategic reserve capacity in the field of epidemic prevention and control and public health. It is necessary to speed up the short board of China's high-end medical equipment, speed up the key core technology research, break through the bottleneck of these technical equipment, and realize the independent control of high-end medical equipment.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

Strengthen international cooperation in scientific research on epidemic prevention and control. Public health security is a common challenge facing mankind and requires all countries to work together to address it. At present, the neo-coronary pneumonia epidemic is emerging in many countries, and it is necessary to strengthen communication with WHO and scientific research cooperation with relevant countries, especially those with a high incidence of the epidemic, in such areas as traceability, drugs, vaccines and testing, share scientific research data and information on the premise of ensuring national security, jointly study and propose coping strategies, and contribute wisdom and strength to the building of a community of human destiny.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

It is hoped that the majority of scientific and technological workers will continue their efforts to take the scientific research on epidemic prevention and control as a major and urgent task on the scientific and technological front, unified leadership and coordinated advancement of scientific research, and produce more results to live up to the trust of the Party Central Committee and the expectations of the people.

-- Xi Jinping's speech on March 2, 2020 at a discussion with responsible comrades of relevant departments and experts and scholars on the scientific research work of epidemic prevention and control

 

We should seize the opportunities given by industrial digitization and digital industrialization, speed up the construction of new infrastructure such as 5G networks and data centers, pay close attention to the layout of strategic emerging industries and future industries such as digital economy, life and health, and new materials, vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation, focus on strengthening new growth points and forming new momentum for development.

-Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Zhejiang from March 29 to April 1, 2020

 

Now that the whole country is resuming work and production, we should not and cannot simply repeat the past model, but should strive to reshape the new industrial chain and comprehensively increase scientific and technological innovation and import substitution, which is the focus of deepening supply-side structural reform and the key to achieving high-quality development. The first is to lengthen the long board, consolidate and upgrade the international leading position of advantageous industries, forge some "killer" technologies, continue to enhance the advantages of the entire industrial chain in the fields of high-speed rail, power equipment, new energy, and communication equipment, improve industrial quality, and tighten the international The dependence of the industrial chain on my country has formed a strong countermeasure and deterrent capability against foreign artificial supply cuts. The second is to make up for the shortcomings, that is, to build an independent, controllable, safe and reliable domestic production and supply system in areas and nodes related to national security, which can be self-circulating at critical moments to ensure the normal operation of the economy in extreme situations.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Seventh Meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Commission on April 10, 2020

 

Adjust and optimize the structure of science and technology input and output. This epidemic prevention and control is a real test for China's scientific and technological circles. The scientific and technological front has shown both its skills and its shortcomings. It is necessary to optimize the layout of scientific and technological resources, enhance the ability of scientific and technological innovation, and walk out a road of scientific and technological research and development in line with China's national conditions.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Seventh Meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Commission on April 10, 2020

 

The development of science and technology should adhere to the problem-oriented and goal-oriented. Ensuring the safety of people's lives and health is an important task of the party and the country, and scientific research must condense major scientific frontiers and major research topics. We should pay more attention to the basic research of genetics, genetics, virology, epidemiology, immunology and other life sciences, accelerate the research and development of related drugs and vaccines and technological innovation, and attach great importance to the application of information and big data technology in these fields. It is necessary to attach importance to top-level design, optimize the layout of basic research, strengthen advantageous areas, improve the professional setting of colleges and universities, strengthen basic discipline education and personnel training, make up for the unpopular shortcomings, and gradually expand China's basic research system. strive to produce more original achievements from 0 to 1.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Seventh Meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Commission on April 10, 2020

 

In the prevention and control of this epidemic, many models of the combination of production, education and research have been formed, which are worthy of careful summary. It is necessary to innovate the transformation mechanism of scientific and technological achievements, give full play to the main role of enterprises and the overall role of the government, promote the docking of capital, technology, application, market and other elements, strive to solve the problem of organic connection between the "first kilometer" of basic research and the "last kilometer" of achievement transformation and market application, and open up the innovation chain and value chain of industry, University and research.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Seventh Meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Commission on April 10, 2020

 

Relying closely on scientific and technological progress, we determined the whole genome sequence of the new coronavirus in less than a week and isolated the virus strain, launched a variety of test reagent products in a timely manner, quickly screened a number of effective drugs and treatment programs, and entered the clinical trial stage of vaccine research and development on a number of technical routes.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Forum of Non-Party Persons Held by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on May 8, 2020

 

Products and technologies are the foundation of an enterprise. It is hoped that enterprises will make persistent efforts in scientific and technological innovation, bravely climb the peak, and take new and greater steps in supporting the development of advanced manufacturing industry.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Shanxi from May 11 to 12, 2020

 

It is necessary to solve various difficulties and problems faced by enterprises in resuming production and operation in a more timely and effective manner, implement various policies and measures to expand domestic demand, strengthen and optimize the real economy, especially the manufacturing industry, give full play to the leading role of major investment projects, and implement the comprehensive energy revolution. Reform pilot requirements, continue to promote the adjustment and optimization of the industrial structure, implement a number of transformative, traction, and landmark measures, and vigorously strengthen technological innovation, we will continue to make breakthroughs in new infrastructure, new technologies, new materials, new equipment, new products and new business forms, continue to overcome difficulties in key reform areas such as state-owned enterprises, finance, taxation and finance, business environment, private economy, expansion of domestic demand and urban-rural integration, improve the opening-up system and mechanism, and strive to promote high-quality development.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Shanxi from May 11 to 12, 2020

 

We should adhere to the people-oriented, life-oriented, scientific deployment of medical forces and important materials, in the protection, isolation, detection, treatment, tracking and other important areas to take effective measures to curb the spread of the epidemic in the world as soon as possible, to prevent the spread of the epidemic across borders. It is necessary to strengthen information sharing, exchange useful experiences and practices, carry out international cooperation in detection methods, clinical treatment, vaccine drug research and development, and continue to support scientists from various countries to carry out global scientific research on the source and transmission of the virus.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the 73rd World Health Assembly Video Conference on May 18, 2020

 

Facing the future, we should take meeting domestic demand as the starting point and foothold of development, accelerate the construction of a complete domestic demand system, vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation and other aspects of innovation, accelerate the promotion of strategic emerging industries such as digital economy, intelligent manufacturing, life and health, and new materials, and form more new growth points and growth poles, Efforts should be made to open up all links of production, distribution, circulation and consumption, gradually form a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the main body and the domestic and international double cycles promoting each other, and cultivate my country's new advantages in participating in international cooperation and competition under the new situation.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping on May 23, 2020 when he visited members of the economic circles attending the third session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee

 

We should give full play to our military's advantages in medical research, speed up the research and development of new coronary pneumonia drugs and vaccines, and produce more hard-core products. We must insist on seeking combat effectiveness from scientific and technological innovation, and strengthen national defense scientific and technological innovation, especially independent innovation and original innovation.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Plenary Session of the PLA and Armed Police Delegation at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 26, 2020

 

Everyone's thinking and practice of innovation and creation reflects the feelings of the vast number of scientific and technological workers in our country who are determined to serve the country in the new era. On the occasion of the "National Science and Technology Workers Day", I extend my sincere greetings to you and to the national science and technology workers!

Innovation is the first driving force to lead development, and science and technology is a powerful weapon to overcome difficulties. In the face of the sudden outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, scientific and technological workers across the country have tackled the difficulties and tackled them day and night in clinical treatment, vaccine research and development, material security, big data applications, etc., providing scientific and technological support for the fight against the epidemic. It is hoped that scientific and technological workers across the country will carry forward their fine traditions, strengthen their innovation and self-confidence, strive to conquer key core technologies, promote the deep integration of industry, university and research, have the courage to climb the peak of science and technology, and make new and greater contributions to building China into a world scientific and technological power.

-- Xi Jinping's reply to 25 representatives of scientific and technological workers, including Yuan Longping, Zhong Nanshan and Ye Peijian, on May 29, 2020

 

It is necessary to strengthen research and demonstration, summarize the theory and diagnosis and treatment laws of traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of epidemics, organize scientific and technological research, not only make good use of modern evaluation methods, but also fully respect thousands of years of experience, and explain and clarify the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. It is necessary to strengthen the combing and excavation of the essence of classical medical books, build a number of scientific research support platforms, reform and improve the review and approval mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine, and promote the research and development of new traditional Chinese medicine and industrial development.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts and Scholars on June 2, 2020

 

Give full play to the supporting role of science and technology in the prevention and control of major epidemics. I have always stressed that science and technology are the sharp weapons of mankind in the fight against diseases, and that mankind cannot overcome major disasters and epidemics without scientific development and technological innovation. At the beginning of this epidemic, Chinese research institutions worked together to carry out etiological investigations and pathogen identification, etc., and it took 8 days to identify the pathogen of "unexplained viral pneumonia" as the first in the world.Novel coronavirus "; with 16 daysCompleted the optimization of diagnostic kits, with the ability to screen suspected cases on a large scale, and quickly screened a number of effective drugs and treatment programs, a number of technical routes of vaccine development into the clinical trial stage, providing a strong support for the prevention and control of the epidemic.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts and Scholars on June 2, 2020

 

Major scientific and technological achievements in the field of life safety and biosafety are the most important weapons of the country and must be in our own hands. It is necessary to increase investment in science and technology in the field of health and health, accelerate the improvement of the epidemic prevention and control and public health scientific research system that combines peace and war, concentrate on core technology research, continue to increase funding for the prevention and control of major diseases, and accelerate the completion of my country's life sciences and biotechnology, Medicine and health, medical equipment and other fields. At present, we must give full play to the advantages of the new national system, and strive to take the lead in the development of a successful new crown pneumonia vaccine, and strive for strategic initiative. It is necessary to deepen the reform of the system and mechanism for the development of scientific research talents, improve the discovery, training, and incentive mechanisms for strategic scientists and innovative scientific and technological talents, attract more outstanding talents to enter the scientific research team, and create conditions for them to stand out.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts and Scholars on June 2, 2020

 

It is necessary to play an innovation-driven role and promote the development of the industry in the direction of high-end, green, intelligent and integrated.

-Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Ningxia from 8 to 10 June 2020

 

It is necessary to enhance the modernization level of the industrial chain supply chain, vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation, speed up key core technology research, and create new advantages for future development.

-Xi Jinping's speech at the Entrepreneur Symposium on July 21, 2020

 

The key to agricultural modernization is the modernization of agricultural science and technology. It is necessary to strengthen the integration of agriculture and science and technology, and strengthen the innovation of agricultural science and technology. Researchers must write their papers on the ground so that farmers can use the best technology to grow the best food. It is necessary to conscientiously summarize and promote the pear tree model, and take effective measures to effectively protect and make good use of the black land, the "giant panda in the cultivated land", so that it will always benefit the people.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection in Jilin from July 22 to 24, 2020

 

To promote the high-quality development of my country's automobile manufacturing industry, it is necessary to strengthen the independent research and development of key core technologies and key components, achieve technological self-reliance, and strengthen and grow national brands. In today's world, the manufacturing industry is highly competitive. We should seize the opportunity, vigorously develop strategic emerging industries, and realize overtaking in corners.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection in Jilin from July 22 to 24, 2020

 

It is necessary to speed up the construction of high-standard farmland, strengthen the support of agricultural science and technology and equipment, deepen the structural reform of the agricultural supply side, accelerate the development of green agriculture, and promote the integration of the three industries in rural areas.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection in Jilin from July 22 to 24, 2020

 

Science knows no borders and innovation knows no bounds. International scientific and technological cooperation is of great significance for meeting the global challenges facing mankind. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor Project carries the good wishes of mankind for the peaceful use of nuclear fusion energy. Since the implementation of the plan, China has always abided by its international commitments. Chinese companies and scientific researchers have bravely shouldered heavy burdens and worked together with international counterparts to contribute to the smooth progress of the plan. Chinese wisdom and Chinese strength. More than a decade of active exploration and practice has fully proved that open communication is the key path to explore the frontiers of science.

-- Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the launching ceremony of the major project of the International Thermonuclear Fusion Experimental Reactor Program, according to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 28, 2020.

 

At a time when the world is facing the serious challenges posed by the neo-coronary pneumonia epidemic, more than ever before, humankind needs to work together to overcome the difficulties. China is willing to continue to strengthen scientific research exchanges and cooperation with all parties, work together to make breakthroughs in major and key sciences and technologies, promote global scientific and technological innovation, and continue to make new contributions to enhancing the well-being of people of all countries and achieving global sustainable development.

-- Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the launching ceremony of the major project of the International Thermonuclear Fusion Experimental Reactor Program, according to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 28, 2020.

 

We must adhere to the strategic basis of independent innovation, strengthen basic research and original innovation, accelerate breakthroughs in key core technologies, accelerate the development of strategic, cutting-edge, and disruptive technologies, accelerate the implementation of major strategic projects for national defense science and technology and weapons and equipment, and continuously improve the scientific and technological content of our military construction.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the 22nd Collective Learning Meeting of the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee on July 30, 2020

 

Be the pioneer of science and technology and industrial innovation in China. At present, the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating, which highlights the urgency of accelerating the improvement of my country's scientific and technological innovation capabilities. Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region should not only provide high-quality products, but also provide high-level scientific and technological supply to support the high-quality development of the whole country.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium on Promoting the Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta on August 20, 2020

 

Intensify scientific and technological research. Innovation initiative, development initiative must be firmly in their own hands. Three provinces and one city should gather scientific and technological forces, focus on key areas and key links such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence, and make breakthroughs as soon as possible. To support a number of small and medium-sized micro-technology enterprises innovation and development.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium on Promoting the Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta on August 20, 2020

 

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Masteel has overcome difficulties and taken the lead in resuming production, with production and revenue in the first half of the year achieving a "double rise" year-on-year ". It is necessary to seize the major opportunity of deepening the reform of state-owned enterprises and promoting the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, strengthen the research and development of new materials and technologies, develop and produce more new products with high technological content and high added value, and enhance market competitiveness.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Anhui from August 18 to 21, 2020

 

Anhui to speed up the integration of the Yangtze River Delta development, to achieve leapfrog development, the key to rely on innovation. It is necessary to further consolidate the foundation for innovation, accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, accelerate the cultivation of emerging industries, and persevere and work for a long time.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Anhui from August 18 to 21, 2020

 

To benchmark the world-class, strengthen the frontier exploration and forward-looking layout, and increase the key core technology efforts.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Anhui from August 18 to 21, 2020

 

With scientific and technological innovation to promote new development momentum. To achieve high-quality development, we must achieve connotative growth driven by innovation. We must vigorously enhance our independent innovation capabilities and break through key core technologies as soon as possible. This is a major issue related to the overall development of our country, and it is also the key to the formation of a domestic cycle as the main body.

We must give full play to the significant advantages of my country's socialist system in being able to concentrate our efforts on major issues, and fight the battle for key core technologies. Relying on my country's ultra-large-scale market and complete industrial system, we must create unique advantages that are conducive to the rapid and large-scale application and iterative upgrading of new technologies, accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into actual productivity, improve the level of the industrial chain, and maintain the safety of the industrial chain. It is necessary to give full play to the main role of enterprises in technological innovation, make enterprises become a new force in the integration of innovation elements and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and create an innovation system that closely integrates science and technology, education, industry, and finance. Basic research is the source of innovation. We must increase investment, encourage long-term persistence and bold exploration, and lay a solid foundation for building a powerful country in science and technology. It is necessary to vigorously cultivate and introduce international first-class talents and scientific research teams, intensify the reform of scientific research units, maximize the enthusiasm of scientific research personnel, and improve the efficiency of scientific and technological output. We should adhere to openness and innovation and strengthen international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts in Economic and Social Fields on August 24, 2020

 

China and Russia are each other's largest neighbors. At a time when the global neo-coronary pneumonia epidemic is raging, China and Russia are working together to hold the China-Russia Year of Science and Technology Innovation as scheduled, fully reflecting the high level and particularity of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. It is believed that the successful practice of China and Russia in fighting the epidemic and overcoming the difficulties together will be transformed into a powerful driving force for strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

-- Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the opening of the China-Russia Science and Technology Innovation Year on August 26, 2020

 

As responsible world powers and influential scientific and technological powers, China and Russia should conform to the tide of the times, grasp the general trend of development, and promote all-round, multi-level and wide-ranging exchanges and cooperation between scientific researchers and scientific and technological circles of the two countries. to make new and greater contributions to promoting the reform of the global governance system and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

-- Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the opening of the China-Russia Science and Technology Innovation Year on August 26, 2020

 

In recent years, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation have emerged, which has led to the strong rise of digital technology, promoted the deep integration of industries, and led the vigorous development of the service economy. During the global pandemic, services such as telemedicine, online education, shared platforms, collaborative offices and cross-border e-commerce were widely used, playing an important role in promoting economic stability and international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic. Looking to the future, opening up and cooperation in the service industry is increasingly becoming an important force to promote development.

-Xi Jinping's speech at the 2020 China International Trade in Services Fair Global Service Trade Summit on September 4, 2020

 

In the face of the previously unknown new infectious diseases, we uphold the scientific spirit and scientific attitude, and follow the scientific laws throughout the whole process of decision-making and command, patient treatment, technical research, and social governance. In the absence of specific drugs, the implementation of the combination of Chinese and Western medicine, has launched eight versions of the national new coronary pneumonia diagnosis and treatment program, screening out the "three drugs tripartite" and other clinically effective Chinese medicine and western medicine and treatment methods, by many countries to learn from and use. Whether it is to rush to build a shelter hospital, or a number of technical routes to develop vaccines, whether it is to carry out large-scale nucleic acid testing, big data tracking and health code identification, or zoning classification differentiation prevention and control, orderly promotion of the resumption of work and production, are the spirit of scientific respect and promotion, for the fight against the epidemic to provide a strong scientific and technological support!

-- Xi Jinping's speech at the National Commendation Conference for Combating the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic on September 8, 2020

 

It is necessary to intensify scientific research on drugs and vaccines, carry out in-depth patriotic health campaigns, strengthen the construction of public health facilities, enhance the civilization of society as a whole, and build a strong social line of defense for normalized epidemic prevention and control with tens of thousands of civilized and healthy small environments.

-- Xi Jinping's speech at the National Commendation Conference for Combating the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic on September 8, 2020

 

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have attached great importance to scientific and technological innovation and insisted on taking innovation as the first driving force for development. Through the joint efforts of the whole society, China's scientific and technological undertakings have made historic achievements and undergone historic changes. Major innovation achievements are emerging, some frontier fields are beginning to enter the stage of running and leading, and scientific and technological strength is moving from quantitative accumulation to qualitative leap, from point breakthrough to system capability improvement. In the course of the fight against the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the vast number of scientific and technological workers have carried out scientific research in a number of important areas, such as treatment, vaccine research and development, prevention and control, and have provided strong support and made significant contributions to the overall promotion of epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Today's world is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. The domestic and foreign environment facing my country's development has undergone profound and complex changes. my country's "14th Five-Year Plan" period and longer-term development have put forward more urgent requirements for accelerating scientific and technological innovation. First, accelerating scientific and technological innovation is the need to promote high-quality development. Building a modern economic system and promoting quality change, efficiency change, and power change all require strong scientific and technological support. Second, accelerating scientific and technological innovation is the need to realize the people's high quality life. At present, the main contradiction in our society has been transformed into the contradiction between the people's growing needs for a better life and unbalanced and inadequate development. In order to meet the people's yearning for a better life, more scientific and technological innovations related to people's livelihood must be introduced. Third, accelerating scientific and technological innovation is the need to build a new development pattern. To promote the domestic cycle, we must adhere to the main line of supply-side structural reform, improve the quality and level of the supply system, and create new demand with new supply. Scientific and technological innovation is the key. Smooth domestic and international double cycle, but also need scientific and technological strength to ensure the safety and stability of the industrial chain supply chain. Fourth, accelerating scientific and technological innovation is the need to smoothly start a new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way. From the initial proposal of the "four modernizations" to the current proposal of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, the modernization of science and technology has always been an important part of my country's modernization.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Now, my country's economic and social development and the improvement of people's livelihood require more scientific and technological solutions than ever before, and they all need to strengthen the first driving force of innovation. At the same time, in the face of fierce international competition, in the context of rising unilateralism and protectionism, we must find an innovation path suitable for national conditions, especially to put the improvement of original innovation capabilities in a more prominent position, and strive to achieve more "From 0 to 1" breakthrough. It is hoped that the vast number of scientists and scientific and technological workers will shoulder their historical responsibilities, persist in facing the frontiers of world science and technology, the main battlefield of the economy, the major needs of the country, and the lives and health of the people, and continue to march towards the breadth and depth of science and technology.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

China has a large number of scientific and technological workers and large-scale R & D investment, and initially has the conditions to compete with the international advanced level in some fields. The key is to improve the ecology of scientific and technological innovation, stimulate the vitality of innovation and creation, build a stage for scientists and scientific and technological workers to display their talents, and let the achievements of scientific and technological innovation emerge continuously.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Adhere to demand-oriented and problem-oriented. Scientific research topic selection is the first problem to be solved in scientific and technological work. I have said many times that the choice of research direction should adhere to the demand orientation, proceed from the urgent and long-term needs of the country, and truly solve practical problems. Engels said: "Once society has a technical need, this need will push science forward more than ten universities."

At present, my country's economic and social development, improvement of people's livelihood, and national defense construction are facing many practical problems that need to be resolved. For example, in agriculture, many seeds rely heavily on foreign countries, the planting and processing technology of agricultural products is relatively backward, and agricultural non-point source pollution and heavy metal pollution of cultivated land are serious in some areas. In terms of industry, some key core technologies are controlled by others, and some key components, parts and raw materials rely on imports. In terms of energy resources, the degree of dependence on foreign oil has reached more than 70%, oil and gas exploration and development, and the development of new energy technologies are insufficient; the unbalanced spatial distribution of water resources has brought many problems. In terms of society, the aging of my country's population continues to deepen, the people's requirements for a healthy life continue to increase, and the lagging development of science and technology in the fields of biomedicine and medical equipment has become increasingly prominent. For technologies that can quickly break through and solve problems in a timely manner, we must promptly advance; for technologies that are strategic and require long-term success, we must deploy in advance.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Integrate and optimize the allocation of scientific and technological resources. For scientific and technological innovation, the optimal allocation of scientific and technological resources is very important. The success of "two bombs and one satellite" depends on a group of leading talents and a strong organizational system in our country. We have a large number of scientists, academicians, and a team of world-class scientific researchers and engineers. We must pay close attention to the construction of an innovation system, optimize the combination, and overcome the shortcomings of dispersion, inefficiency, and duplication. There should be a group of handsome scientists to play an effective role in integrating scientific research resources. It is necessary to give full play to the main role of enterprise technological innovation, promote the agglomeration of innovation elements to enterprises, and promote the deep integration of industry, university and research. It is necessary to give full play to the advantages of my country's socialist system in being able to concentrate its efforts on major tasks, optimize the allocation of superior resources, and promote key core technologies in important fields. It is necessary to set up a number of national laboratories, reorganize the existing state key laboratories, and form a laboratory system in our country. It is necessary to give full play to the important role of colleges and universities in scientific research, mobilize the enthusiasm of various scientific research institutes, give full play to the advantages of large number of talents and orderly organization, and form a strategic force.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Persevere in strengthening basic research. Basic research is the source of scientific and technological innovation. Although China has made remarkable progress in basic research, the gap with the international advanced level is still obvious. The root of many "stuck neck" technical problems facing our country is that basic theoretical research cannot keep up, and the source and underlying things are not clear. On the one hand, basic research should follow the laws of scientific discovery, be driven by curiosity to explore the mysteries of the world, and encourage free exploration and full communication and debate; on the other hand, it should be driven by major scientific and technological issues to abstract theoretical problems in major applied research, and then explore the laws of science, so that basic research and applied research can promote each other. It is necessary to clarify the direction and development goals of my country's basic research field, work for a long time, and continue to stick to it. In order to increase investment in basic research, first of all, the state finance should increase investment, at the same time, it is necessary to guide enterprises and financial institutions to increase support in appropriate forms, encourage society to invest through multiple channels, such as donations and the establishment of funds, and expand the sources of funds. to form a sustained and stable investment mechanism. Scientific research institutions and enterprises that have been effective in carrying out basic research should be given necessary policy support in the areas of finance, finance, and taxation. It is necessary to create a good scientific research ecology that is conducive to basic research, establish a sound scientific evaluation system and incentive mechanism, encourage the majority of scientific researchers to emancipate their minds, boldly innovate, and allow scientists to concentrate on research. It is necessary to run first-class academic journals and various academic platforms, and strengthen domestic and international academic exchanges.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Strengthen the education and training of innovative talents. People are the first resource. The fundamental source of national scientific and technological innovation lies in people. Ten years of trees, hundred years of trees. We should put education in a more important position, comprehensively improve the quality of education, and pay attention to cultivating students' innovative consciousness and innovative ability. It is necessary to strengthen the construction of basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, encourage qualified colleges and universities to actively set up basic research and interdisciplinary related disciplines, strengthen the training of undergraduates in basic disciplines, and explore the training model of basic disciplines. It is necessary to strengthen the training of top-notch students in basic disciplines, build a number of bases in disciplines such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, and attract the best students to devote themselves to basic research. It is necessary to strengthen basic research in universities, lay out the construction of frontier science centers, and develop new research universities. It is necessary to respect the law of talent growth and the law of scientific research activities, and cultivate a group of international-level strategic scientific and technological talents, scientific and technological leaders, and innovative teams. We should attach great importance to the growth of young scientific and technological talents and make them the main force of scientific and technological innovation. It is necessary to gather first-class talents from the world, attract high-end overseas talents, and provide internationally competitive and attractive environmental conditions for overseas scientists to work in China.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Rely on reform to stimulate the vitality of scientific and technological innovation. China's scientific and technological team has great potential for innovation, and the key is to effectively release this potential through deepening the reform of the scientific and technological system. The transformation of government functions is an important task of scientific and technological reform. Many of our industrial chain supply chains need scientific and technological solutions, which can only be provided by tens of thousands of scientific and technological workers and market entities fighting on the front line. What the government should do is to create a good environment for them, provide basic conditions, and play a good role in organization and coordination. It is necessary to speed up the transformation of science and technology management functions, and shift more energy from sharing money, goods, and projects to setting strategies, guidelines, policies, creating an environment, and providing services. It is necessary to speed up the reform of scientific research institutes, give universities and scientific research institutions greater autonomy, give innovative leading talents greater decision-making power and the right to use funds, and resolutely eliminate "only papers, professional titles, academic qualifications, and awards". It is necessary to integrate the system of financial investment in scientific research and change the state of division, small and scattered departments. We will study and consider the issue of strengthening the overall planning of scientific and technological forces.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Strengthen international scientific and technological cooperation. International cooperation in science and technology is a major trend. We should more actively integrate into the global innovation network and enhance our scientific and technological innovation capabilities through open cooperation. The more we face the blockade and suppression, the less we can engage in self-isolation and self-isolation, but to implement a more open, inclusive, mutually beneficial and shared international scientific and technological cooperation strategy. On the one hand, we must persist in doing our own affairs well, continue to improve the ability of independent innovation in science and technology, build a "long board" in some advantageous areas, and consolidate the foundation for international cooperation. On the other hand, it is necessary to promote international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation with a more open mind and measures. Under the current situation, it is necessary to pragmatically promote international scientific and technological cooperation in the field of global epidemic prevention and control and public health, and carry out research cooperation in the fields of drugs, vaccines, and testing. We should focus on common issues such as climate change and human health, and strengthen joint research and development with researchers from various countries. It is necessary to gradually liberalize the establishment of international scientific and technological organizations in my country and foreign scientists to serve in my country's scientific and technological academic organizations, so that my country will become a broad stage for global scientific and technological opening and cooperation.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Scientific achievements cannot be separated from spiritual support. The spirit of scientists is the precious spiritual wealth accumulated by scientific and technological workers in their long-term scientific practice. Since the founding of New China, the vast number of scientific and technological workers have set up monuments of scientific and technological innovation on the land of the motherland, and have also created a unique spiritual temperament. In May last year, the CPC Central Committee issued the opinions on further carrying forward the spirit of scientists and strengthening the construction of work style and style of study, which called for vigorously carrying forward the patriotic spirit of cherishing the motherland and serving the people, the innovative spirit of bravely climbing the peak and daring to be the first, the realistic spirit of pursuing truth and rigorous scholarship, the dedication spirit of indifferent to fame and wealth, and the collaborative spirit of gathering wisdom, unity and cooperation, The spirit of educating people who are willing to be a ladder and reward. The vast number of scientific and technological workers should shoulder the heavy responsibility of scientific and technological innovation entrusted by history.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Science has no borders, scientists have a motherland. The historic achievements made in China's scientific and technological undertakings are the result of successive generations of scientists who are committed to serving the country. From a large number of older generation scientists such as Li Siguang, Qian Xuesen, Qian Sanqiang, and Deng Jiaxian, to a large number of outstanding scientists who grew up after the founding of New China, such as Chen Jingrun, Huang Danian, and Nan Rendong, they are all models of patriotic scientists. It is hoped that the vast number of scientific and technological workers will not forget their original ideals and aspirations, bear in mind their mission, uphold the supremacy of national and people's interests, inherit and carry forward the excellent quality of the older generation of scientists who cherish the motherland and serve the people, and carry forward the spirit of "two bombs and one star." take the initiative to shoulder the important historical task and integrate their scientific pursuit into the great cause of building a modern socialist country.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Scientific and technological innovation, especially original innovation, should have the ability of creative thinking and strict verification methods, do not believe in academic authority, do not blindly follow existing theories, dare to question boldly, seriously demonstrate, and constantly experiment. Originality generally comes from assumptions and conjectures. It is a complex process of continuous observation, thinking, assumptions, experiments, verification, and induction, rather than simple induction. The innovativeness of hypotheses and conjectures is crucial. Einstein said, "It is often more important to ask a question than to solve it." If the choice is not correct, even if it takes a lot of energy, it is difficult to produce results. The vast number of scientific and technological workers should set up the ambition of daring to create, dare to put forward new theories, open up new fields, explore new paths, and work hard on their own creation. It is necessary to produce more high-level original results and contribute to the continuous enrichment and development of the scientific system. The starting point of scientific research, especially basic research, is often the curiosity of scientists to explore the mysteries of nature. From a practical point of view, all scientists who have made outstanding achievements have achieved their careers by virtue of persistent curiosity, professionalism, and lifelong exploration. Some studies have shown that the advantage of scientists depends not only on intelligence, but also on concentration and diligence. After long-term exploration, they form an advantage in a certain field. We should encourage scientific and technological workers to concentrate on their own scientific research, study diligently, and do not admire vanity, regardless of fame and wealth. It is necessary to widely publicize the vivid deeds of scientific and technological workers who have the courage to explore and devote themselves to science. Curiosity is human nature. The guidance and cultivation of scientific interest should start with dolls, so that they can learn more about scientific knowledge, master scientific methods, and form a large number of young people with scientist potential.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Party committees and governments at all levels and leading cadres at all levels should conscientiously implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee on scientific and technological innovation, implement the innovation driven development strategy, respect labor, respect knowledge, respect talents and respect creation, follow the law of scientific development, promote the continuous emergence of scientific and technological innovation achievements and transform them into real productive forces. Leading cadres should strengthen their study of new scientific knowledge and pay attention to the global trend of scientific and technological development.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

Marx once said: "There is no flat road in science. Only those who are not afraid of hard work and climb along steep mountain roads can hope to reach the glorious peak." I believe that the vast number of scientists and scientific and technological workers in our country have the confidence, will, and ability to reach the peak of science and make due contributions to the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the promotion of the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind!

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Scientists on September 11, 2020

 

It is necessary to implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, adhere to the general tone of the work of seeking progress while maintaining stability, implement the new development concept, adhere to the supply-side structural reform as the main line, decisively build a well-off society in an all-round way, fight against poverty, and do a solid job of "six stability". Fully implement the "six guarantees" tasks, and strive to build a highland for the country's important advanced manufacturing industry, technological innovation with core competitiveness, we should break new paths in promoting high-quality development, show new achievements in building a new development pattern, show new responsibilities in promoting the rise of the central region and the development of the Yangtze River economic belt, and strive to write a new chapter in Hunan, which adheres to and develops socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Hunan from September 16 to 18, 2020

 

Independent innovation is the life of an enterprise and the foundation for an enterprise to climb and grow. Key core technologies must be firmly in their own hands. We must unswervingly make the manufacturing industry and the real economy stronger, better and bigger. We emphasize that building a new development pattern is not to engage in construction behind closed doors, but to continue to expand and open up.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Hunan from September 16 to 18, 2020

 

Enhancing the ability of independent innovation and breaking through key core technologies as soon as possible is a key issue in building a new development pattern. China's colleges and universities should bravely shoulder the heavy burden, release the potential of basic research and scientific and technological innovation, focus on national strategic needs, aim at key core technologies, especially the problem of "sticking neck", and speed up technological research. It is necessary to support the "double first-class" construction of colleges and universities to strengthen scientific and technological innovation, rely on the layout of high-level universities to build a number of research facilities, and promote the integration of industry, university and research.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts in the Field of Education, Culture, Health and Sports on September 22, 2020

 

We should concentrate our efforts on tackling key core technologies and solve the problem of "sticking neck" in a number of fields such as drugs, medical devices and vaccines. We should attach great importance to the application of the new generation of information technology and accelerate the development of "Internet health care.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium of Experts in the Field of Education, Culture, Health and Sports on September 22, 2020

 

Independent innovation is the only way to enhance the core competitiveness of enterprises and achieve high-quality development of enterprises. I hope you will focus on domestic short-board products, redouble your efforts in independent research and development, master more core technologies and cutting-edge technologies, and enhance the competitiveness and development capabilities of enterprises.

-Speech by Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Guangdong from 12 to 13 October 2020

 

Over the past 40 years, Shenzhen has made great efforts to liberate and develop social productive forces and vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation. Its GDP has increased from 0.27 billion yuan in 1980 to 2.7 trillion yuan in 2019, with an average annual growth rate of 20.7 percent. Its total economic output ranks fifth among Asian cities, and its fiscal revenue has increased from less than 0.1 billion yuan to 942.4 billion yuan, realizing a historic leap from a backward border town to an international metropolis with global influence.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Celebration Meeting of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on October 14, 2020

 

We must insist that innovation is the first driving force and win the initiative in the global scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Celebration Meeting of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on October 14, 2020

 

We must unswervingly implement the innovation-driven development strategy, cultivate new kinetic energy, enhance new potential energy, and build a technological and industrial innovation highland with global influence. It is necessary to deploy the innovation chain around the industrial chain, lay out the industrial chain around the innovation chain, forward-looking layout of strategic emerging industries, cultivate and develop future industries, and develop the digital economy. It is necessary to increase investment in basic research and applied basic research, give full play to the advantages of Shenzhen's deep integration of industry, university and research, and actively integrate into the global innovation network.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the Celebration Meeting of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on October 14, 2020

 

The world today is undergoing a century of unprecedented changes, and technological innovation is one of the key variables. If we want to cultivate opportunities in the crisis and open a new situation in the changing situation, we must ask for answers from scientific and technological innovation. It is necessary to fully understand the importance and urgency of promoting the development of quantum science and technology, strengthen the strategic planning and system layout of quantum science and technology development, grasp the general trend, and make a good first-hand move.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

In recent years, quantum technology has developed by leaps and bounds, and has become the frontier of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. Accelerating the development of quantum technology plays a very important role in promoting high-quality development and ensuring national security.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

Quantum mechanics is a major achievement of human exploration of the microscopic world. The development of quantum technology has great scientific significance and strategic value. It is a major disruptive technological innovation that has an impact on and reconstructs the traditional technological system. It will lead a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation. Chinese scientific and technological workers are catching up in quantum technology and have achieved a number of major innovations with international influence. On the whole, China already has the scientific and technological strength and innovation ability in the field of quantum science and technology. At the same time, we should also see that there are many shortcomings in the development of quantum science and technology in China, and the development is facing multiple challenges. We must unswervingly follow the path of independent innovation, strengthen confidence, work hard, break through key core technologies, strive to achieve independent control in key areas, ensure the security of the industrial chain supply chain, and enhance China's ability to cope with international risks and challenges.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

It is necessary to systematically summarize the successful experience of the development of quantum technology in my country, learn from the useful practices of foreign countries, in-depth analysis and judgment of the general trend of quantum technology development, identify the entry point and breakthrough point of the development of quantum technology in my country, and coordinate basic research, cutting-edge technology, and engineering technology research and development, and cultivate quantum Communication and other strategic emerging industries, seize the commanding heights of international competition in quantum technology, and build new advantages for development.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

To strengthen the top-level design and forward-looking layout. It is necessary to strengthen strategic research and judgment, adhere to innovation and self-confidence, dare to gnaw hard bones, strengthen top-level design and forward-looking layout in the organization and implementation of long-term major projects, strengthen the cross-integration of multi-disciplines and integrated innovation in multi-technical fields, and form a systematic ability for the development of quantum science and technology in China.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

We need to improve the policy support system. It is necessary to accelerate the creation of a good policy environment for promoting the development of quantum technology and form more powerful policy support. It is necessary to ensure capital investment in the field of quantum technology, and at the same time drive localities, enterprises, and society to increase investment. It is necessary to increase investment in basic research of quantum science and technology by scientific research institutions and universities, strengthen the overall construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces, and improve scientific research management and organizational mechanisms.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

It is necessary to accelerate breakthroughs in basic research and key core technologies. The development of quantum technology depends on the breakthrough of basic theoretical research, and the formation of disruptive technology is a process of accumulation. It is necessary to coordinate talents, bases and projects in the field of quantum science and technology, realize the integrated allocation of all elements, and accelerate the implementation of major projects in quantum science and technology. It is necessary to step up efforts to tackle key core technologies, defy difficulties and obstacles, bravely climb the peak of science, and achieve another batch of high-level original achievements in the field of quantum science and technology.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

It is necessary to cultivate a high-level talent team. The key to major inventions and disruptive technological innovation lies in talents. It is necessary to speed up the training of talents in the field of quantum science and technology, speed up the training of a number of high-end talents in the field of quantum science and technology, establish a special training plan to adapt to the development of quantum science and technology, and create a systematic and high-level quantum science and technology talent training platform. It is necessary to focus on the frontier direction of quantum science and technology, strengthen the construction of related disciplines and curriculum systems, and create a group of world-class scientists and leading talents who can grasp the general trend of world science and technology and are good at overall coordination, and discover a group of innovative thinking and active, dare to break into "no man's land" Young talents and top talents. It is necessary to establish a responsibility system for top scientists based on trust, give them full human, financial and material autonomy and the right to decide on technical routes, and encourage outstanding young talents to shoulder heavy burdens. It is necessary to make good use of the "baton" of talent evaluation, improve the performance evaluation mechanism of scientific and technological personnel, liberate the creative activities of scientific researchers from unreasonable funding management and talent evaluation systems, and create an ecosystem that is conducive to stimulating the innovation of scientific and technological talents.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

To promote collaborative innovation. It is necessary to improve the speed and efficiency of the transformation of quantum science and technology theoretical research results into practicality and engineering, actively attract enterprises to participate in the development of quantum science and technology, guide more universities and scientific research institutes to actively carry out basic research and application research and development of quantum science and technology, and promote the deep integration of industry, university and research And collaborative innovation. It is necessary to strengthen international cooperation in the field of quantum science and technology and raise the level and level of international cooperation in the field of quantum science and technology.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

Party committees and governments at all levels should attach great importance to the development of scientific and technological innovation, learn new knowledge, master new trends, make plans for the layout of major scientific and technological tasks, optimize the allocation of scientific and technological resources, and take effective measures to ensure that the Party Central Committee's major decisions and deployments on scientific and technological innovation and development are effective. It is necessary to give full play to the role of macro guidance, overall planning and coordination, and service guarantee, fully mobilize the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of all parties, vigorously promote the tackling of major scientific and technological tasks, and provide strong support for seizing the commanding heights of international competition in scientific and technological development and building new advantages in development.

-Xi Jinping's Speech at the 24th Collective Learning Meeting of the 19th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on October 16, 2020

 

Since the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, scientists from various countries have worked together to find ways to fight the epidemic, and have made significant contributions to the fight against the epidemic by carrying out scientific and technological research and transnational cooperation in a number of important areas, such as treatment, drug and vaccine research and development, prevention and control. In the current situation, it is particularly necessary to carry out research cooperation in the fields of new coronary pneumonia drugs, vaccines and testing, focusing on common issues such as climate change and human health, so that scientific and technological innovation can better benefit mankind.

China attaches great importance to scientific and technological innovation and insists on taking innovation as the first driving force for development. China will implement a more open, inclusive, mutually beneficial and shared international science and technology cooperation strategy, and is willing to work with the world's top scientists and international science and technology organizations to strengthen research on major scientific issues, increase common scientific and technological solutions, and deepen cooperation in key strategic scientific projects. It is hoped that scientists will actively exchange ideas, promote cooperation and jointly promote the cause of world science.

-Xi Jinping delivered a video speech to the 3rd World Top Scientists Forum (2020) on October 30, 2020

 

In today's world, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is in the ascendant, which has brought profound changes to human development and provided a new path for solving and responding to global development problems and challenges.

Science and technology should benefit all mankind. Currently, the world is facing various challenges such as the new coronary pneumonia epidemic. China is willing to work with other countries to strengthen scientific and technological innovation and cooperation, promote more open, inclusive, mutually beneficial and shared international scientific and technological innovation exchanges, and contribute to the promotion of global economic recovery and the protection of people's health. The Boao Forum for Asia and the Macao Special Administrative Region Government jointly host the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, which will provide an important platform for global scientific and technological innovation exchanges and cooperation. It is hoped that the conference will focus on the theme of "innovation empowering sustainable development", brainstorming, enhancing consensus, and promoting cooperation, so that technological innovation can better benefit the people of all countries.

-Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the opening of the first conference of the Boao Forum for Asia International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum on November 10, 2020

 

Make every effort to strengthen the innovation engine and create a new highland of independent innovation. Science and technology have never as profoundly affected the future and destiny of the country as it is today, and have never as profoundly affected the happiness and well-being of the people as it is today. China's economic and social development needs scientific and technological solutions more than ever before, and it is even more necessary to strengthen the first driving force of innovation. It is necessary to face the frontiers of world science and technology, the main economic battlefield, the major needs of the country, and the lives and health of the people, strengthen basic research and applied basic research, fight the battle of key core technologies, accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into actual productivity, and improve the level of the industrial chain. Make new contributions to ensuring the stability of the national industrial chain and supply chain.

Pudong should make great innovations in the field of basic science and technology, make great breakthroughs in the field of key core technologies, and give better play to the function of the source of scientific and technological innovation. It is necessary to optimize the ecological environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, and dredge the fast lane of two-way links between basic research, applied research and industrialization. It is necessary to focus on key areas to develop innovative industries and accelerate the creation of world-class industrial clusters in the fields of integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence. It is necessary to deepen the reform of the scientific and technological innovation system, give full play to the main role of enterprises in technological innovation, strengthen division of labor and cooperation with industrial clusters in the Yangtze River Delta, break through a number of core components, launch a number of high-end products, and form a number of Chinese standards. We should actively participate in and take the lead in organizing major international scientific programs and major scientific projects, and carry out global scientific and technological collaborative innovation.

-Speech by Xi Jinping at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Pudong Development and Opening-up on November 12, 2020

 

It is necessary to establish a system and mechanism to promote the effective connection of industry, university and research, and cross-regional cooperation, step up the layout of a number of major innovation platforms, accelerate breakthroughs in a number of key core technologies, and strengthen the guarantee capabilities of key links, key areas, and key products. It is necessary to promote the construction of scientific and technological innovation centers and comprehensive national laboratories, and enhance the original innovation ability and level. It is necessary to strengthen the dominant position of enterprises in innovation, create advanced manufacturing clusters with international competitiveness, and create an independent, controllable, safe and efficient industrial chain supply chain that serves the whole country.

-- Speech by Xi Jinping at the Symposium on Comprehensively Promoting the Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt on November 14, 2020

 

We will vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation and create new momentum for economic development. At present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating, and the contribution of science and technology to improving social productivity is more prominent. China insists on taking innovation as the primary driving force for development, and has made remarkable achievements in promoting the innovation-driven development strategy. As China enters a new stage of development, the factors and conditions supporting development have undergone profound changes, and it is necessary to achieve connotative growth driven by innovation. We will rely on the advantages of the ultra-large-scale market and a complete industrial system to accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productivity, build an innovation system that closely integrates science and technology, education, industry, and finance, and continuously improve the level of the industrial chain to provide strong support for the long-term development of China's economy.

-Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the APEC Business Leaders Dialogue on November 19, 2020

 

At present, a new round of global scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are advancing in depth, and information technology is changing with each passing day. The integration of 5G and the industrial Internet will accelerate the construction of a digital China and a smart society, accelerate the process of China's new industrialization, inject new momentum into China's economic development, and create new development opportunities for the world economy under the haze of the epidemic. It is hoped that the participants will have in-depth exchanges, build consensus, enhance cooperation, and better empower the entity, serve the society and benefit the people around the theme of "wisdom uniting all things and creating the future.

-Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the 2020 China 5G Industrial Internet Conference on November 20, 2020

 

The epidemic has inspired 5G, artificial intelligence, smart cities and other new technologies, new formats, new platforms to flourish, online shopping, online education, telemedicine and other "non-contact economy" to speed up, for economic development provides a new path. We must take the initiative to adapt, turn crises into opportunities, deepen structural reforms, and use technological innovation and digital transformation to generate new development momentum. We should create a favorable environment for the development of the digital economy, strengthen data security cooperation, strengthen the construction of digital infrastructure, and create a level playing field for science and technology enterprises of all countries.

-Xi Jinping's speech at the first phase of the 15th G20 Summit on November 21, 2020

 

In today's world, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is in the ascendant, driving the rapid development of digital technology. Since the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, telemedicine, online education, shared platforms and collaborative work have been widely used, and the Internet has played an important role in promoting economic recovery, safeguarding social functioning and promoting international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic.

China is willing to work with other countries in the world to seize the historical opportunity of the information revolution, cultivate new momentum of innovation and development, create a new situation of digital cooperation, create a new pattern of network security, build a community of destiny in cyberspace, and work together to create a better future for mankind.

-Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to World Internet Conference • Internet Development Forum on November 23, 2020

 

Promote scientific and technological innovation and deepen digital economic cooperation. This year is the year of China-ASEAN Digital Economic Cooperation. China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to seize the opportunities of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, give full play to complementary advantages, and focus on win-win cooperation. Create more new cooperation highlights in smart cities, 5G, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, big data, blockchain, telemedicine and other fields, and strengthen data security protection and policy communication and coordination, cultivate more new momentum for the economic and social development of both sides. China is willing to work with ASEAN to build a China-ASEAN information port, promote digital connectivity and build a "Digital Silk Road".

-Xi Jinping's speech at the opening ceremony of the 17th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on November 27, 2020

 

The success of the development and sea trial of the "Struggler" indicates that my country has the ability to enter the deepest part of the world's oceans to carry out scientific exploration and research, and reflects my country's comprehensive strength in the field of marine high technology. From the "Jiaolong" and "Deep Sea Warrior" to today's "Struggler", with a rigorous scientific attitude and the courage of self-reliance and self-improvement, you have practiced the Chinese spirit of "rigorous and realistic, unity and cooperation, hard work and dedication, and bravely climbing the peak". Manned deep diving spirit has set a model for scientific and technological innovation. I hope that you will continue to carry forward the spirit of science, bravely climb the peak of deep-sea science and technology, work hard to accelerate the construction of a maritime power and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and continue to make new and greater contributions to mankind's understanding, protection and development of the ocean!

-- Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the "Struggler" deep manned submersible successfully completed the 10,000-meter sea trial and returned successfully on November 28, 2020

 

The Chang'e -5 mission, as the space system project with the highest complexity and the largest technical span in China, has realized the sampling and return of extraterrestrial objects for the first time. This is another major achievement made by taking advantage of the new national system to overcome difficulties. It marks a big step forward for China's aerospace industry and will contribute to deepening human scientific understanding of the cause of the moon and the evolution history of the solar system. For your outstanding feats, the motherland and the people will always remember!

The pace of human exploration of space is endless. I hope that you will vigorously carry forward the lunar exploration spirit of pursuing dreams, brave exploration, collaborative efforts, and win-win cooperation, step by step, start a new journey of interstellar exploration, and make new contributions to building a space power and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. to make greater pioneering contributions to the peaceful use of space and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind!

-- On December 17, 2020, Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, congratulated the lunar exploration project on the complete success of the Chang'e -5 mission

 

Source: Learning Power