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发帖数: 4385 | 1 Research on science and technology has a long record in human history. New
breakthroughs have been made continuously, with the development and progress
of society, on the way toward the heights of science. Over the past 100
years from thelate 19th century to the present, science and technology have
successively
evolvedthrough the ages of electrification, atomic energy, aviation, and
space, and now enter the information age. They are the most important
impetus to the
development of human civilization. The enormous productivity and abundant
fruit for human
civilization are mainly attributed to scientific discoveries, technical
innovations and
continuous progress in engineering technology, as well as to the extensive
application of science and technology to human productive practice and
social life.
Achievements in science and technology made by human beings consist of
contributions from multiple nations in the world. The Third World countries,
which
enjoy long histories and admirable cultural traditions, represent the
foremost origins of science, and are recognized for their own contributions
to the
development of modem science and technology. The founding and development of
the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is a paramount demonstration of
the common will
and resolution of Third World peoples to promote science and technology.
Modern science and technology have seen rapid development in China in the
past century, as a result of both the dissemination and innovation of world
science and technology in China and the succession and development of
profound scientific achievements of ancient China in every discipline. The
dynamic advancement in
science and technology in China has provided a strong support for the social
and economic development of the country, as well as a significant
contribution
to the development of science and technology in the world. In the book "
Science Progress in China," Chinese scientists have outlined the development
and accomplishments
across a spectrum of science over the past 50 years. A litany of world-class
achievements, such as the first synthesis of crystalline bovine insulin,
the publication
of the frame diagram of rice genes, the publication of the high temperature
superconductor material structure (Y-Ba-Cu-O), and the invention of the
finite element method and the mechanical theorem proving technique in the
area of
multi-variable complex function in mathematics, which preceded by at least
ten years the western countries, all represent solid intellectual
contributions by the
Chinese scientific community. Other examples include the theory of petroleum
formation in land phase, which has laid down an important foundation for
primary formation and
development of the petroleum industry in China, new methods for measuring
geological climate change developed during the course of loess study, new
evidence of early-state biological evolution provided by the discoveries of
Cambrian
oryctocoenosis and primitive angiosperm, and so on. These examples, and many
more elaborated in the collection of reports, substantiate the improved
role of China
in the international community, and the great contributions. Chinese
scientists and
engineers have made to accelerating the modernization of the national
economy to improve the livelihood of the people promoting sustainable
development in
China. However, as a developing country, China remains behind the developed
countries
in terms of economic development and will greatly benefit from renewed
innovation and the creative spirit of its people. However, the nation once
demonstrated,
in history, the world's most advanced productivity yielding much creative
scientific fruit. The creativity of the Chinese people has proven a powerful
spiritual
force behind the nation' s sustained survival, development and growth.Today,
China is in a critical period of development facing a series of challenges,
such as optimizing the economic structure, rationalizing the use of
resources,protecting the ecological environment, raising the quality of life
for the population,eradicating poverty and fostering coordinated
development of the whole
society.These challenges can not be comprehensively addressed without the
integrated development of science and technology. The realization of science
and technology
development in China will fulfill the following objectives:
-To substantially promote the development of science and education,with
emphasis placed on cultivating and nurturing scientific talents;To establish
an innovation system in China to enhance the nation' s scientific
capacity, especially creativity and original research capacity; To take an
active part in international cooperation,for promoting the development
of science and technology for all nations and ensuring progress for human
civilization.
China will continue to follow the strategies of societal rejuvenation
through science and education towards achieving sustainable development, to
develop
a complete national innovation system, and to promote development and
prosperity in China by advancing our science and technology potential and
improving the
quality of our labor force.The development of civilization is heavily
reliant on the embodiment of
human creativity and embracing joint efforts of all nations. The development
of scientific
undertakings in China can not do without the world, and vice versa. Chinese
scientists will continue to take an active part in international scientific
exchanges
and cooperation, and to make greater contributions to the progressive cause
of humankind.
Jiang Zemin
President
The People's Republic of China
January 18,2003 |
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