Reference News Network, September 20 report: Brazil's "Fórum" magazine website published an article titled "China Plans to Build a Science and Technology Powerhouse in Ten Years" on September 18, written by Yara Vidal. The article is translated as follows:

Over the past five years, China has experienced a series of historic moments of scientific and technological breakthroughs, reaching new heights on the global stage. These achievements are part of China's 14th Five-Year Plan.

At a press conference on the 18th, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun introduced the achievements of China's scientific and technological development over the past five years. He emphasized that during these five years, China's scientific and technological innovation capabilities have steadily improved, and the foundation for building a science and technology power has been continuously strengthened.

China has a very clear vision. Yin Hejun pointed out that there are only ten years left to achieve the goal of building a science and technology power, and the next five years are a crucial period for overcoming challenges.

He said that in the next Five-Year Plan, it will promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, create a world-class innovation environment, and comprehensively enhance scientific and technological innovation capabilities.

In recent years, China has made important achievements in various fields of science and technology, consolidating its position as one of the most dynamic countries in this field.

Chinese researchers have achieved many original results that could completely change entire industries. In the field of quantum, China has made achievements in secure communication and ultra-high-performance computing. In the field of life sciences, China has made progress in innovative medical technologies and biopharmaceutical technologies. In the field of materials science, new lightweight and strong composite materials have the potential to change various fields from construction to high-end manufacturing.

China has also consolidated its status as a space power. The Chinese space station has entered a routine operation phase, symbolizing China's independent space capabilities. Another milestone was the Chang'e-6 mission, which brought back samples from the far side of the moon, an unprecedented achievement that expanded human understanding of the moon's formation and enhanced China's position in the lunar exploration competition.

In the field of communication, China has widely deployed 5G technology, supporting smart cities, transportation logistics, digital medicine, and precision agriculture. The infrastructure established for this not only promotes the development of the domestic digital economy, but also helps China play an influential role in setting global standards for emerging technologies.

China has become the global leader in the production and sales of new energy vehicles. This growth is due to large-scale innovation investments, strong government support, and increasing domestic demand. This achievement has not only reshaped the global automotive industry structure, but also directly helped China achieve its environmental goals of reducing carbon emissions and developing a green economy.

These achievements are built on a solid foundation of R&D investment. In 2024, China's total social R&D investment exceeded 3.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 48% compared to 2020; the R&D intensity (the ratio of R&D funding to GDP - note from this site) reached 2.68%, exceeding the average level of EU countries. In addition to financial investment, China now has the largest number of R&D personnel globally, creating a powerful innovation ecosystem capable of producing global impact.

Thanks to continuous investment in science and technology, China's position on the global stage has undergone significant changes. Its national comprehensive innovation capability ranking has risen from 14th in 2020 to 10th in 2024. This rise in ranking indicates that China's long-term strategy is yielding tangible results. These advances have enabled China to compete with the world's top science and technology powers.

Another highlight is the continuous expansion of the scale of high-tech industries, which involves emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and intelligent vehicles. The value added by China's "three new" economy has accounted for 18% of the GDP, showing that innovation-related activities are increasingly important in the industrial structure.

With these advances, China has consolidated its position as a major global innovation center. The scale of investment, industrial expansion, and corporate vitality all support China's ambition to lead the future global economy.

On the way of organizing research and encouraging innovation, China continues to deepen reforms. Relevant departments recognize that merely increasing financial investment is not enough; it is also necessary to optimize the system and mechanisms so that researchers, enterprises, and institutions can have more research freedom, healthy competition, and incentives, thus quickly and effectively producing important results. To encourage innovation, China has introduced models such as "outstanding performance," "horse racing system," and "chain master system."

These structural reforms have helped China create a more competitive, flexible, and attractive environment, providing a good platform for researchers and entrepreneurs, and consolidating the position of science as one of the engines of the economy. (Translated by Wang Meng)

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