Wen Jiabao said that the world is going through a century-long rare financial crisis. Historical experience shows that economic crisis often breeds a new technological revolution. It is the major breakthroughs and innovations in science and technology that promote major adjustments in the economic structure, provide new growth engines, and restore the balance of the economy to a new higher level. Whoever can take advantage of technological innovation will be able to grasp the initiative of development and take the lead in recovery and prosperity. In response to this international financial crisis, countries are in the race to seize the commanding heights of economic technology, and the world will enter an unprecedented era of innovation, intensive and industrial rejuvenation. We must strive to achieve leapfrog development in this competition.
Wen Jiabao pointed out that to promote China’s economy in a coordinated and sustainable manner over a longer period of time, and to embark on the track of innovation-driven growth and endogenous growth, it is necessary to regard building an innovative country as a strategic goal and sustainable development as a strategic direction. The strategic focus of economic and technological advancement has gradually made emerging strategic industries the leading forces for economic and social development.
Wen Jiabao emphasized that scientific selection of emerging strategic industries is very important. If you choose the right one, you can leapfrog development. If you choose the wrong one, you will miss the opportunity. China's development of emerging strategic industries, with certain comparative advantages and broad space for development, can make a difference. First, we must attach great importance to the development of new energy industries, innovate and develop renewable energy technologies, energy conservation and emission reduction technologies, clean coal technologies and nuclear energy technologies, vigorously promote energy conservation and environmental protection and recycling of resources, and accelerate the construction of industries and buildings characterized by low carbon emissions. Transportation system. It is necessary to work hard in the forefront of the development of new energy vehicles in the world, determine the technical route and market promotion measures for new energy vehicles as soon as possible, promote the leapfrog development of China's automobile industry, and focus on breakthroughs in key technologies of sensor networks and IoT, and early deployment of the post-IP era. R&D of related technologies has made the information network industry an “engine†that promotes industrial upgrading and moves toward the information society. Third, we must speed up scientific and technological breakthroughs in the areas of microelectronics and optoelectronic materials and devices, new functional materials, high-performance structural materials, nanotechnology and materials, and form new materials and smart green manufacturing systems with advanced world standards as soon as possible. Fourth, we must use life sciences to promote the development of the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries. Actively develop transgenic breeding techniques and strive to increase the output and quality of agricultural products. Break through the key core technologies of innovative drugs and basic medical devices, and form a pharmaceutical R&D industrial chain led by innovative drug research and development and advanced medical device manufacturing. Fifth, we must boldly explore space, oceans, and the deep earth, implement well-planned manned space programs and plans, effectively enter and peacefully use space, earnestly strengthen the study of sustainable development of coastal zones, promote the rational development of marine resources and the development of marine industries, and strive to improve the earth. Deep resources exploration level, fully tap and make use of various resources.
Wen Jiabao said that more emphasis should be placed on basic research and strategic high-tech research. Original innovation is a source of national competitiveness. If China wants to seize the commanding heights of future economic and technological development, it cannot always follow the imitation of other people, nor can it wait for technology transfer, and it must rely on its own strength to come up with original achievements.
Wen Jiabao stressed that it is necessary to deepen the reform of the science and technology system and boldly remove all obstacles to institutional and institutional obstacles to the development of science and technology productivity, and further promote the integration of science and technology with economy. It is necessary to create an environment conducive to innovation, sparking competition, continuous innovation of innovative ideas, and effective transformation of innovation results. This will allow scientists and technicians to discuss more freely, to study more, and to explore more autonomously.
Wen Jiabao finally said that China’s science and technology and economic development require more world-class scientists and leaders in science and technology. The old generation of scientists must continue to play a key role in key scientific and technological research and innovation, and be good at discovering and nurturing young talents; young scientists should inherit and carry forward the noble qualities of the old generation of scientists dedicated to the motherland and their loneliness of dedication. Only a large number of young scientists continue to grow up and stand on the shoulders of their predecessors to climb new technological peaks. China's scientific and technological undertakings can flourish and succeed.
Wen Jiabao: Let Technology Lead China's Sustainable Development
Wen Jiabao, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, delivered a speech titled "Let Science and Technology Lead China's Sustainable Development" to the capital science and technology community at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of the 3rd. Wen Jiabao pointed out that China’s modernization is an unprecedented major change in the history of mankind. Science and technology are an important driving force for this change. As long as it is armed with modern science and technology, the Chinese giant ship can produce endless power. No one can stop us from advancing. China’s science and technology will certainly be able to support and lead our grand country to achieve the grand goal of modernization.