支持青年科研人员挑大梁！科技部：我国高水平论文数量等世界第一

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government emphasizes the continuous increase in technology investment since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on high-quality completion of the plan and significant achievements in research and development [1] Group 1: Investment and R&D Growth - Total R&D investment in China is projected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a 48% increase compared to 2020 [1] - R&D intensity is expected to reach 2.68%, surpassing the average level of EU countries [1] - China ranks first globally in the total number of R&D personnel [1] Group 2: Support for Young Researchers - The government supports young researchers taking on significant roles, with over 80% of participants in key national R&D programs being under the age of 45 [1] Group 3: Advancements in Basic Research - Funding for basic research has reached 249.7 billion yuan, showing an increase of over 70% since 2020 [1] - Significant original achievements have been made in fields such as quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences [1] - China has maintained the highest number of high-level international journal papers and international patent applications for five consecutive years [1]