Plenum ushers in culture of science

Science and technology reform has drawn a lot of attention in the Decisions on Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reforms, issued by the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Communist Party of China Central Committee on Nov 15.

In fact, China has been making great efforts to reform its science and technology sector for the past more than three decades. In 1985, China implemented reforms in colleges and institutions of higher learning to support science and technology development. As a result, the country has made some great achievements in science and technology.

But some deep-seated problems continue to plague China's science and technology management system, which can be solved only by opening the path to innovation. The plenum document hits the nail on the head by "combining science and technology research with the economy". This approach has helped eliminate some outdated systems obstructing the development of science and technology over the past almost three decades. The plenum document advocates the same approach to build a system that suits China's real situation and will help transform it into an innovative country.