National Fortune at Stake: Major Choices in Science and Technology Strategy

Author: Liu Haibo
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Science and technology are the creation of humanity, not autonomous non-human entities. We must approach modern science and technology, and by doing so, we approach humanity's goals. The relationship between nations and science and technology has undergone historical evolution. By the end of the Second World War, science and technology had already secured a significant position within national systems. Science and technology have become intertwined with national destiny, and science and technology strategies have become an important component of national development strategies. The United States is today the world's most technologically powerful nation, which is closely related to its science and technology policies. Japan's post-war development has also directly benefited from the advancement of science and technology. Policy is the combination of authority and knowledge. Each country has formed its own unique decision-making approach to science and technology within its institutional and mechanism frameworks, while simultaneously exploring more effective methods. The reform of the planned economy system has not only brought vitality to China's economy but also to China's science and technology. The 15th Five-Year Plan marks a new stage in China's science and technology development, reflected not only in the formation of China's new science and technology system but also in the selection of strategic goals. A nation's fortune thrives with science and technology, and science and technology flourishes with a nation's fortune. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will provide a broad stage for the rapid development of science and technology.