Xi Jinping Urges Breakthroughs in Basic Research to Boost China's Tech Power
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the critical importance of advancing basic research to strengthen the nation's self-reliance in science and technology. During a high-level symposium, Xi called for "disruptive innovation" and a more robust foundation for domestic research to navigate the escalating technological competition with the United States. He urged scientific institutions to focus on original breakthroughs that can solve strategic bottlenecks. This policy push aligns with Beijing's long-term goal of becoming a global leader in high-tech industries, reducing dependence on foreign intellectual property while fostering a new generation of scientific talent and infrastructure across Chinese industrial hubs.
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