Lu Yongxiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), said in Beijing Wednesday the CAS will quicken its step to improve the capability of high-tech innovation in order to help China's development.
Lu also unveiled a three-part strategy for the CAS new development period in innovation of science and technology, talents for innovation and sustainable development of innovation.
Since the implementation of its first project on innovation of science and technology six years ago, CAS has made great progress in the field and contributed much to the country's economic development, the president said.
Lu urged researchers of the CAS to redouble their efforts to enhance international communication and cooperation in innovation of science and technology.
(Xinhua News Agency March 27, 2003)