As recently pointed out in the Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, China adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization.
In a recent interview with GDToday, Li Cheng, an expert at the University of Hong Kong, perceived that China's ambition to continue upgrading innovation is of utmost importance. "Now this strategic shift puts more emphasis on education, science and technology, and innovation," he said, "and will put China at the forefront in terms of high-end development."
As reform measures are laid out, Cheng foresees China will have concrete progress in high-tech in a clear timeline, including the years 2029, 2035, and 2049, which are mentioned in the communique. "This could be AI semiconductor, quantum computing, and life science," he spoke on some of the key areas where China is pooling resources right now.
According to Cheng, China is well-positioned to influence the global science and technology landscape in the long run. It would never be a wise choice for countries to decouple from China, or to start a "small yard, high fence" war against China.
To foster innovation, China is also eyeing attracting international talents. There's already a trend where Western scientists are relocating themselves in China and other Asian countries and regions. "Because of economic problems, racism, and racial profiling, they are moving back to Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Chinese mainland. With new strategic moves, I see China gaining momentum that way."
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