BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese
President Xi Jinping called for global cooperation in scientific
and technological innovation at the Zhongguancun Forum in
Beijing on Friday.
Addressing the forum's opening ceremony via video link, Xi said
countries in the world should ramp up sci-tech opening-up and
cooperation, and explore approaches and means to tackle pivotal
global issues through concerted efforts in sci-tech innovation.
"It is more imperative than ever for all countries to ramp up
sci-tech opening-up and cooperation, and explore approaches and
means to tackle pivotal global issues through concerted efforts in
sci-tech innovation. All countries should stand in solidarity to
confront the common challenges of the times and jointly push
forward the lofty cause of human peace and development," he
said.
"China attaches great
importance to sci-tech innovation and has been committed to global
cooperation in this regard. Looking ahead, we will strengthen
international sci-tech exchanges with a more open attitude,
actively engage in the global innovation network, and join hands
with other countries to promote basic research. We will promote the
commercialization of research results, cultivate new impetus for
economic development, enhance the protection of intellectual
property rights, create a first-class innovation ecosystem, and
foster the concept of 'science and technology for good' so as to
serve the ultimate purposes of improving global sci-tech governance
and bettering the wellbeing of mankind," said Xi.
"Zhongguancun is China's first
national pilot zone for independent innovation. The Zhongguancun
Forum is a national-level platform for international sci-tech
exchanges and cooperation. China
supports Zhongguancun to start a new round of reforms, accelerate
the building of a world-class sci-tech park, and make new
contributions to global sci-tech innovation and cooperation. I hope
the forum participants will have in-depth exchanges and pool
wisdoms to offer insights on how to advance global sci-tech
innovation and cooperation and how to build a community of shared
future for mankind," said Xi.
This year's forum is scheduled to be held from Sept 24 to 28. Themed "intelligence, health and
carbon neutrality", it aims to demonstrate China's resolve in promoting development
through science and technology, building ecological civilization
and enhancing international cooperation in climate change.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftSujLjG0sc