Xi's Remarks on the Key Role of Science and Technology

Technological development drives social advancement

"An overview of the world history since the industrial revolution tells us that every great leap in technological development has spurred great economic and social advancements.

We still vividly remember the miserable fate China has suffered in its modern history because of missing the opportunities brought by technological revolutions."

May 28, 2018

Impact of science and technology never as profound as today

A Long March-5 rocket blasts off from Wenchang Space Launch center in South China's Hainan province, Nov 3, 2016. [Photo by Su Dong for China Daily]

"The impact of science and technology on a country's future and the people's well-being has never been so profound as today."

May 28, 2018

Grasp opportunities in historic convergence period

"Now, in a period where the global technological and industrial revolution converges with the transformation in China's development mode, we face both historic opportunities and also the daunting challenges of preventing the gap from widening.

We must be clearly aware that we may grasp opportunities in a historic convergence period, but we can also miss it."

May 28, 2018

Innovation key to solving deep-rooted problems

"To make breakthroughs in development bottlenecks and solve deep-rooted conflicts and problems, the ultimate solution is relying on innovation and the power of science and technology."

May 28, 2018

Technological innovation at core of nation's overall development

"Technological innovation is the core issue. By holding it we grasp the key to the country's overall development."

May 30, 2016

People the primary driver of innovation

"People are the most important drivers of technological innovation."

May 30, 2016

Making innovation in an open environment

"We must have a global vision in developing science and technology. Independent innovation should be pursued in an open environment, rather than behind closed doors. We should gather the energy and strength from every corner of the world."

May 30, 2016

No shortcut in developing science and technology

"There is no shortcut in scaling the heights in science and technology. We must develop through independent innovation."

March 8, 2013