Improving the capacity for independent innovation is a priority
China has achieved new breakthroughs in its scientific and technological innovation; and applied a medium- and long-term framework for national scientific and technological development in 2007.
On March 1, 2007, the major scientific project, the "EAST superconducting experimental Tokamak fusion device," was inspected and approved, bringing China to the forefront of superconducting fusion experimental device technology.
On December 21, 2007, "Xiangfen," the first turbofan jet feeder liner with independent intellectual property rights, rolled off production lines. China achieved a milestone in independently developing airplanes.
On December 22, 2007, China independently developed its first motor coach train with speeds reaching 300 km/h. China has joined several countries which have independently developed 300 km/h motor coach trains.
From the Dawning 4000A High-Performance Computer, to China's first high-performance server safety standards; and from China's first approved, general-purpose Godson CPU chip verification to the "Chang"solar-powered cell phone; achievements in scientific and technological innovation have enhanced China's determination and confidence in the independent innovation and development of the nation’s information industry.
Top priority: promote fast and sound development
In 2007, China focused on energy-savings, emissions reduction and promoting information technology in its sci-tech development; and transformed and promoted fast and sound economic development. The state fulfilled its goal to shut down 10 million kW in heavily polluting and high-energy consuming small thermal power units, two months ahead of schedule. And, for the first time, China doubled the reduction of the emissions from two major pollutants.
In 2007, China incorporated science and technology into the construction of its economy and laid emphasis on manufacturing equipment. The nation promoted the informationization of the manufacturing industry; and used modern information technology to transform and upgrade traditional industries. As more achievements are made in developing chips, software, and technological innovation, China has substantially improved the quality of its CNC center: the core components of machines. The import growth of mid- and high-end CNC machines decreased from 40% to 10%. China gradually became a major exporter of CNC machinery.
China also procured biotechnology in order to catch up in the development of high-tech industries. It stepped up research and development. In 2007, the value of industrial biotechnology output exceeded 460 billion yuan. Achievements in biotechnology research such as genetic engineering drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic reagents, have triggered major changes in the medical industry.
Achievements benefit millions
In 2007, China developed science and technology to improve people’s lives. The achievements made through scientific and technological innovation benefited hundreds of millions of people.
China cultivated more than 800 new crop varieties in 2007. The average growth of a crop yield exceeded 10%; and the cumulative area surpassed 5 million mu.
China introduced a food production project, using new technologies, to develop more than 150 high-yield techniques for growing rice, wheat, corn, soybeans and other major crops. In 12 major grain-producing provinces, China allocated 150 million mu of land for pilot projects and demonstrations. There were 20.4 million tons of cumulative crop yields; and profits exceeded 30 billion yuan.
In 2007, China intensified R&D, ecological management and environmental protection. The Hefei Institute of Material Science, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a treatment for organic wastewater: it can make nitrogen, phosphorus and algae flocculate in only 3 to 5 minutes. The water quality after treatment meets discharge standards. In addition, the state has invested more than 100 billion yuan to launch pollution control and water treatment projects. Great efforts have been made to identify the major technical issues surrounding safe drinking water; to strengthen watershed and environmental management; and control urban water pollution.
By People's Daily Online
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