March 11
Wan Gang, Minister of Science and Technology
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Wan Gang (left), minister of science and technology, waves to reporters at a news conference on innovation-driven development in Beijing, March 11, 2017. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/China Daily] |
On artificial intelligence
In light of the new development of artificial intelligence, the Ministry of Science and Technology is gathering experts in scientific, technical and business circles, and some innovative enterprises and entrepreneurs to formulate a guideline on promoting the innovative development of the country's artificial intelligence. The move aims to facilitate the application of artificial intelligence in economic development, people's livelihoods, social well-being, environmental protection and national security. So far, the Ministry of Science and Technology has worked with relevant authorities to draft the guideline, which is estimated to be issued after the annual two sessions.
On scientific and technological innovation dividends
In 2017, the Ministry of Science and Technology will let Chinese citizens enjoy bigger scientific and technological dividends and rely on maker spaces and technological business incubators to widen the channels for technological startups. So far, the country is home to 4,298 maker spaces, more than 3,600 technological business incubators and at least 400 technological business accelerators, which form a service-chain of business incubation providing more than 1.8 million job opportunities.
