The State Council Friday urged to make efforts to frame a long-time
plan for China's scientific and technological development.
During the first session of the national science, technology and
education leading group of the State Council chaired by Premier Wen
Jiabao, participants considered the first two decades of this
century would provide strategic opportunities not only to China's
economic and social development, but also to scientific and
technological progress.
They said a long-term development plan for science and technology
could help enhance China's innovative ability and competitiveness,
enabling the country to face the challenges of the science and
technology revolution.
The plan would set out guidelines and major goals for the country's
scientific and technological development in accordance with the
demands of economic and social progress.
The plan would be formulated on the basis of an overall analysis of
the development and changes in global politics, economy, military
affairs, culture, public health and ecological environment,
participants said.
They also called for further effort to strengthen the work of the
country's education in rural areas.
(Xinhua News Agency May 31, 2003)
