Jiangsu will map out more ambitious tasks in order to reinforce high-quality economic, technological and cultural engagement with the rest of the world. The remark was made by Wu Zhenglong, governor of Jiangsu, at a symposium on Monday with leading experts in scientific and technological circles.
Among the experts speaking at the symposium were Shan Zhongde, Wang Chao, Miao Changwen, Qiao Xu, Liu Qing, and Yi Zhongyi.
The made comments and put forth suggestions on developing intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment, scientifically and accurately controlling pollution in accordance with the law, giving full play to the advantages of Jiangsu's scientific and educational resources, promoting the healthy development of small and micro enterprises, the development of high-end intelligent and green traditional industries, promoting the in-depth integration of production, education and research, and the construction of modern agriculture to a new level.
Wu Zhenglong said that the forthcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" period is of historical significance as it is the first five-year period for China to embark on a new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and marching toward the second centenary goal after China has built a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, and achieved its first centenary goal
The scientific preparation of the "14th Five-Year Plan" is of great and far-reaching significance for leading and promoting the high-quality development of Jiangsu in the next five years and even for a longer period of time, the governor said.
Wu Zhenglong emphasized that innovation is the primary driving force leading development. Implementing the innovation-driven development strategy and building an innovative province is of great concern to the overall, overall, fundamental and long-term development of Jiangsu, he added.
The governor remarked that we must adhere to the guidance of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and take General Secretary Xi Jinping’s inspection of Jiangsu as a strong driving force from the political height of strengthening the four consciousnesses and the four self-confidences, safeguarding the authority of the CPC Central Committee and getting united around the centralized and unified leadership the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core so as to implement the State Council’s decision and policies.
He said efforts should be made to grasp the new development stage scientifically, firmly implement the new development concept, actively build a new development pattern, give full play to Jiangsu's scientific and educational advantages and industrial advantages, promote scientific and technological self-reliance and seamless integration between technology and industry, and accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological innovation potential into a powerful driving force for high-quality development
He hoped that scientific and technological workers will vigorously promote the spirit of the new era of scientists, be practitioners of the spirit of good scientists, climbers of scientific and technological peaks, lead the way in talent training, and give full play to the promotion of popular science and promote the construction of new Jiangsu with new responsibilities.
