Urgent task to make China a power in science, technology and innovation

PRESIDENT XI JINPING has said China must have strong scientific and technological strength and innovation capabilities to realize its dream of rejuvenation. People's Daily commented on Thursday:

Speaking at the opening of the 19th Meeting of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 14th Meeting of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in Beijing on Monday, Xi issued a call for technological innovation to strengthen China's international competitiveness, enhance its comprehensive national strength and safeguard national security.

Only with independent key technology and disruptive technological innovations can China seize the initiative and opportunities of innovation and development with its own hands.