Top talents gather for annual vacation at Hebei beach resort

Chen Xi, a senior official of the Communist Party of China, encouraged scholars and experts on Saturday to help strengthen the country's independence in key technology fields, and pledged to create a good environment for them.

Chen, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the committee's Organization Department, said specialists from various fields should translate their love for their motherland into momentum for innovation and apply their research results toward the country's development.

The remarks were made to scholars and experts gathered at the Beidaihe beach resort in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province. He also held a symposium to learn their opinions and gather suggestions.