Research gets new impetus

Granting greater autonomy will inject more vitality in quest for breakthroughs

The State Council's decision to give greater autonomy to researchers has been widely hailed as the country seeks breakthroughs in key technologies.

According to a decision at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang last Wednesday, researchers will be given greater control over their personnel, finance and other resources to boost enthusiasm and inject greater vitality into innovation.