2016年CRI President Xi Sets Targets for China's Innovation

 

Speaking to a major science and technology meeting, Xi Jinping said China should build itself into one of the most innovative¹ countries by 2020, a leading innovator² by 2030, and the best country in the world in the development of science and technology by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the PRC in 2049.

Among the five priorities in the country's innovation drive, Xi Jinping stressed the establishment of a rich talent pool.

He promised to respect the creativity of scientists and support free and bold scientific exploration.

"Scientists should be allowed to freely explore and test the bold hypotheses they put forward. Leading scientists should be given more power and liberty to decide upon the direction of their research, and greater management of research funds and resources."

The other four priorities are developing cutting-edge science and technology, launching key projects to create a world-class research network, benefiting economic and social development, and reforming the management and operation of the sciences.

The president said China should strive to take a leading role in scientific and technological³ research.

He said the country should have a global vision, establish development strategies in a timely manner, be confident in innovation, and be known for original theories and discoveries.

The president noted⁴ it is "an inevitable⁵ choice" for China to implement⁶ its strategy of innovation-driven development when the country is facing changes.

"If we fail to recognize changes, respond to changes and innovatively seek changes, we could be thrown into an unfavorable situation and miss opportunities for development -- or miss an entire era."

Xi Jinping says that to be the world's major scientific and technological power, the state will have to champion first-class institutions, research-oriented universities, and innovation-oriented enterprises.

He vowed⁷ there will be greater support for tech companies, especially small and medium-sized firms, and research institutions and universities will be reorganized.

He also said that the country plans to create a few cities or regional centers that are attractive to innovative industries.

Monday's event also marked the biennial⁸ conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

It was chaired by Premier⁹ Li Keqiang, and was also attended by senior leaders Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan and Wang Qishan.

1 innovative   

adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的

参考例句：

• Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
• He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。

2 innovator   

n.改革者；创新者

参考例句：

• The young technical innovator didn't lose heart though the new system was not yet brought into a workable condition. 尽管这种新方法尚未达到切实可行的状况，这位青年技术革新者也没有泄气。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Caesar planned vast projects and emerged as a great innovator. 恺撒制定了庞大的革新计划。 来自英汉非文学 - 文明史

3 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

4 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

5 inevitable   

adj.不可避免的，必然发生的

参考例句：

• Mary was wearing her inevitable large hat.玛丽戴着她总是戴的那顶大帽子。
• The defeat had inevitable consequences for British policy.战败对英国政策不可避免地产生了影响。

6 implement   

n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行

参考例句：

• Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
• The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。

7 vowed   

起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
• I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。

8 biennial   

adj.两年一次的

参考例句：

• The workers were strongly against the biennial election.工人们强烈反对两年一次的选举。
• His is a biennial,and one of the most useful pasture plants we have.这是两年生植物，也是我们最有用的牧草之一。

9 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。