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Hu urges scientists to help innovation
By Zhang Feng (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-06-06 06:05
President Hu Jintao yesterday urged scientists to work towards building
an innovation-oriented nation and strongly support the country's
development.
The 13th conference of academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
and the Chinese Academy of Engineering opens in the Great Hall of the
People in Beijing June 5, 2006. [Xinhua]
"Science and technology, especially strategic high technology, is
increasingly becoming the decisive force in economic and social
development and the focus of competition in comprehensive national
strength," Hu said.
He urged quick action to catch up with developed countries in scientific
and technological development as well as the fostering of young talents.
Hu made the remarks in a speech at the conference of the Chinese Academy
of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE).
He praised members of the two academies as the pride of the Chinese
nation and the people, noting that they had made significant
contributions to major science projects, including manned space flights,
super hybrid rice and high-performance super servers.
But more needs to be done to accelerate progress and innovation, Hu said.
He asked governments to invest more in science and technology, adding "we
must strengthen research in energy and improve energy efficiency."
The president encouraged Chinese scientists to work hard and secure their
own intellectual property rights.
He pledged that the authorities would strengthen support in the
information, biology, energy, nanoscience and materials sectors.
He also promised to reform the education, training and reward mechanisms
to encourage more talents.
Seven foreign members of CAE who were elected in 2005 were given
certificates yesterday.
"I have been closely co-operating with Chinese scientists for 20 years
and I am very proud of becoming a member of CAE," said Wladyslaw
Wlosinski, corresponding member of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Under the CAS and CAE constitutions, the two academies organize
conferences of academicians once every two years.
The CAS has 704 academicians and foreign associates while the CAE has 701
academicians and foreign associates.
Other top Party and state leaders also attended yesterday's opening of
the science summit.
Xinhua contributed to the story
(China Daily 06/06/2006 page1)
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