贯彻落实党的二十届四中全会精神权威访谈丨锚定科技强国目标 以科技现代化有力支撑中国式现代化——访科技部党组书记、部长阴和俊

Core Viewpoint - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session has approved the "Suggestions on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," emphasizing the significant improvement of "self-reliance and strength in technology" as a primary goal for the 15th Five-Year period, with clear requirements and important deployments for technological innovation [1][4]. Group 1: Achievements during the 14th Five-Year Period - The 14th Five-Year period is marked as a milestone in China's technological development, achieving historic accomplishments and transformations under the strong leadership of the Central Committee [2]. - National R&D investment is projected to reach 3.63 trillion yuan in 2024, with an R&D intensity of 2.69%, and the total number of R&D personnel is the highest in the world [2]. - The ranking of national comprehensive innovation capability improved from 14th in 2020 to 10th in 2024, with significant advancements in basic research and international patent applications [2]. Group 2: Integration of Technological and Industrial Innovation - The added value of high-tech manufacturing industries increased by 42% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year period, with the "new three" economy accounting for 18% of GDP [3]. - Major technological achievements include the successful return of the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, large-scale application of 5G technology, and the commercial flight of the C919 aircraft [3]. - The achievements in technological innovation during the 14th Five-Year period have laid a solid foundation for building a strong technological nation [3]. Group 3: Strategic Deployment for the 15th Five-Year Period - The 15th Five-Year period is critical for achieving high-level technological self-reliance and building a strong technological nation, with a focus on supporting and leading modernization through technological advancements [4]. - The Central Committee emphasizes the importance of original innovation and tackling key core technologies to overcome reliance on external sources and address critical issues [5]. - The integration of technological and industrial innovation is essential for developing new productive forces and seizing opportunities in the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation [7]. Group 4: Education, Technology, and Talent Development - The Central Committee has called for a coordinated approach to education, technology, and talent development, aiming to align talent cultivation with technological innovation and industrial development [9]. - Policies will be introduced to enhance the interaction between technological innovation and talent cultivation, ensuring a robust innovation ecosystem [10]. - The establishment of effective mechanisms for predicting and responding to the demand for technology talent is crucial for supporting high-quality development in various disciplines [11].