Scientists and Engineers, Unite: Xi calls for China to become a leading nation in science & technology

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President Xi Jinping has stressed the vital role of science and technology in boosting China's development. At the General Assembly of China's Academies of Sciences and Engineering on Monday, he called on the country to enhance innovation and take full charge of core technologies.

Tremendous achievements have been made in the past 5 years, and more can be expected in the years ahead.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said a new round of a science revolution and reshaping of the global innovation landscape is taking place. And the role of science has never been as profound as today in determining the destiny of a country and livelihood of its people.

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT "The new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been clear, and the massive ship of the Chinese nation's rejuvenation is riding the winds and waves. Let us unite closely, enhance our confidence and overcome difficulties, in order to move towards building China into a world leader of science and technology."

Calling innovation the primary driving force of development, Xi said efforts must be made to ensure "high-quality science and technology" to underpin the development of a modernized economy. Something that resounded with many.

"I was very impressed with the President's speech. As students studying overseas, we are the backbones of China's innovation development."

"Thanks to the country's great attention on innovation, many Chinese science workers overseas like me take pride in our jobs. And my passion and love for science has been lit by the quotation the President cited in his speech: for the idea that I hold so dear to my heart, I'd not regret a thousand times to die."

China has stepped up to enhance its strength in core innovation capacity to create more opportunities for itself and the whole world as well.