Science and Technology Innovation is a strategic support for improving social productivity and comprehensive national strength, and fundamentally determines the future and destiny of the country and nation. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made strategic arrangements for improving the scientific and technological innovation system and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. This is of great guiding significance for us to deeply understand the international and domestic trends, accurately grasp the key points and directions of building a scientific and technological innovation system and achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and actively respond to risks and challenges.
fully understands the significance of improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system
Improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system is an important requirement to adapt to the current new situation of scientific and technological innovation and development. It is of great significance to build a strong country in science and technology, achieve self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, and promote the high-quality development of .
First, improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system is an inevitable requirement for building a strong country in science and technology. Judging from the experience of building major scientific and technological powers in the world, all of them have strong strategic scientific and technological strength, a systematic and complete policy and regulatory system, strong ability to allocate innovation resources and a good innovation culture, that is, a strong national innovation system has been established. At present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are making rapid progress, the scientific research paradigm is undergoing profound changes, and disciplines are being developed intertwined. Scientific and technological innovation has broken through the limitations of time, space, region and field. The coordination ability, organizational ability, and combat ability of scientific and technological innovation have become important factors that determine the effectiveness of scientific and technological innovation, and the national innovation system has become a new competition point for scientific and technological competition in countries around the world. Improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system, effectively overcoming the drawbacks of decentralization, inefficiency and repetition, and solving problems such as system layout, management system, operating mechanism, , and achievement evaluation is an inevitable choice to build a strong country in science and technology.
The second is to improve the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system and is an important support for scientific and technological self-reliance. implements a high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement strategy and strives to enhance independent innovation capabilities, which means that we must firmly grasp the initiative in innovation and development in our own hands. Only by following the path of independent innovation with Chinese characteristics can we change the situation where key core technologies are subject to others and ensure that my country's modernization process is not delayed or even interrupted. Scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement must improve the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system, lay a solid foundation in strength construction, resource allocation, infrastructure, scientific research platforms, policies and regulations, technical standards, innovation ecology, scientific and technological talents, and strive to open up new areas and new tracks for development, and continuously shape new momentum and new advantages in development.
Third, improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system is an inherent requirement for high-quality development. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that "high-quality development is the primary task of in comprehensively building a modern socialist country." my country has the world's most complete and largest industrial system and perfect supporting capabilities, but there are still many bottlenecks, such as the ability of scientific and technological innovation is not strong, the core technologies in some key areas are "bottled", basic research lacks original results from "0 to 1", external suppression and containment may escalate at any time, and the risks of "decoupling" and "chain breakage" are intensified. To solve the current bottleneck problem of blocks in my country's economic and industrial development, the most fundamental thing is to rely on scientific and technological self-reliance, give full play to the strong organizational and mobilization of the national innovation system, organize scientific research, resolutely win the battle against key core technologies, ensure the security of the industrial chain, supply chain, improve the quality and level of the supply system, and provide strategic support for building a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development.
Important measures to improve the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system
Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, my country's scientific and technological innovation has achieved historic achievements and undergone historic changes, scientific and technological strength has reached a new level, and the construction of the national innovation system has achieved remarkable results, providing strong support for scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement. my country's global innovation index ranking rose from 34th in 2012 to 11th in 2022. The supporting role of science and technology in promoting economic and social development, improving the country's comprehensive strength, and meeting the people's growing needs for a better life has been significantly enhanced.The ratio of R&D investment in the whole society to GDP increased from 1.91% in 2012 to 2.44% in 2021. The R&D expenditure in the whole society increased from 1 trillion yuan in 2012 to 2.8 trillion yuan in 2021, ranking second in the world. my country has about 110 million scientific and technological human resources, and has built more than 23,000 societies and organizations at all levels. The next five years are a critical period for the start of the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country. In accordance with the deployment of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we must base ourselves on the goal of building a world science and technology power, implement various key measures, improve the overall efficiency of the national innovation system, and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement.
First, improve the system of the Party Central Committee’s unified leadership over scientific and technological work. The new era and new journey must be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, firmly grasp the correct direction of scientific and technological innovation, and implement the Party’s leadership in all fields, aspects and links of the scientific and technological undertakings. Improve the system of the Party Central Committee’s unified leadership over scientific and technological innovation, improve the new national system, strengthen overall planning and overall layout of , mobilize the enthusiasm of all aspects of the government, the market, and society, accelerate the gathering of innovation elements, optimize the allocation of innovation resources, improve the system capabilities of scientific and technological innovation, and enhance the organizational strength of scientific and technological innovation.
The second is to build a new pattern of scientific and technological development in the new era. is guided by strengthening the national strategic scientific and technological strength, strengthening the overall coordination of various innovation entities, improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system, and building a new pattern of scientific and technological development in the new era. Adhere to the "four aspects", strengthen top-level design, and optimize the positioning and layout of national strategic forces. Optimize fiscal investment and focus on strategic and key areas. Guided by national strategic needs, we will forward-lookingly deploy a number of strategic and reserve technology research and development projects, aim at the commanding heights of future scientific and technological and industrial development, carry out original and leading key core technologies, and strive to solve major scientific and technological issues that affect and restrict the overall and long-term interests of national development. Focusing on the urgent needs and long-term needs of the country, we will accelerate the implementation of a number of major national scientific and technological projects with strategic overall and forward-looking nature, and enhance independent innovation capabilities. Strengthen national strategic scientific and technological strength and build a national laboratory system with Chinese characteristics. Strengthen the leading position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation and promote the deep integration of industry, academia and research. Coordinate the construction of International Science and Technology Innovation Center , National Science Center , and regional Science and Technology Innovation Center , and build a large number of regional innovation highlands, innovative cities and regional innovation centers. Create a national-level scientific and technological innovation platform, guide the gathering of innovation factors, and form an organic whole. Strengthen scientific and technological strategic consultation and give full play to the decision-making support role of national high-end think tanks and strategic scientists.
The third is to deepen the reform of the science and technology system. At present, major countries around the world are launching a competition for institutional innovation, hoping to improve innovation governance capabilities and win strategic initiative. In the reform of my country's science and technology system, we must focus on breaking deep-seated institutional and mechanism barriers, "loosen" talents, release innovative vitality, and provide impetus for scientific and technological innovation. Strengthen the construction of the "posting of the list and taking charge" and "horse racing" system for major scientific and technological projects, give trust and greater autonomy, and free scientific researchers from the constraints of the system and mechanism. Build a new paradigm of scientific research, establish a collaborative system between industry, academia, research and use of gold, promote the formation of an innovation consortium, and open up the "last mile" of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. Innovate the talent evaluation mechanism, promote the establishment of a diversified layered evaluation mechanism, establish a scientific and technological talent evaluation system oriented towards innovation capabilities, quality, and contribution, establish a case library in the fields of clinical cases, scientific research instruments, engineering technology, etc., and explore a talent evaluation mechanism oriented towards typical case evaluation. Improve the social incentive system and allow outstanding contributors to "gain both fame and fortune".
Fourth, cultivate high-quality scientific and technological talents. cultivates a large number of high-quality talents with both moral integrity and ability, which is a major plan for the long-term development of the country and the nation. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that we must "accelerate the construction of national strategic talent forces, and strive to cultivate and create more masters, strategic scientists, first-class scientific and technological leaders and innovation teams, young scientific and technological talents, outstanding engineers, craftsmen of great powers, and high-skilled talents", which pointed out the direction for talent work.We must thoroughly implement the strategy of building a talent-building country in , firmly establish the concept of talent-led development, accelerate the construction of the scientific and technological talent information database, and vigorously gather and cultivate high-level scientific and technological innovation talents. Relying on talent recommendation, academic exchanges, and award guidance, we educate people for the Party and the country. Build high-end academic exchange platforms such as the World Top Scientists Forum and the World Youth Scientist Summit, promote the construction of world-class journals, promote the exchange of scientific ideas, and cultivate the growth of scientific and technological talents. Deeply understand the urgent and worrying needs of scientific and technological workers, and serve the scientific decision-making of the Party and the government.
is to cultivate an innovative culture. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that "cultivate innovative culture, promote the spirit of scientists, cultivate good academic style, and create an atmosphere of innovation." Innovation culture is a fertile ground for nurturing scientific and technological innovation. Creating an innovation ecosystem and innovation culture that respects labor, knowledge, talents, and creation is the social foundation for improving the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. Vigorously carry forward the spirit of scientists in the new era with patriotism, innovation, realistic thinking, dedication, collaboration and education as the connotation, inspire the innovation passion and vitality of the vast number of scientific and technological workers, and gather strong spiritual motivation to promote my country's scientific and technological progress. A good academic environment is an important foundation for cultivating outstanding scientific and technological talents and stimulating the innovative vitality of scientific and technological workers. Strengthen in-depth interpretation and normal publicity and reporting of typical deeds and typical figures, optimize the academic environment, promote scientific ethics, and create a good atmosphere in the whole society that encourages innovation, tolerate failure, and be honest and trustworthy. Strengthen the construction of national science popularization capabilities, vigorously improve the scientific literacy of the whole people, strive to achieve the goal of exceeding 15% of citizens' scientific literacy by 2025 and reaching 25% by 2035, and cultivate a fertile ground for scientific and technological innovation.
(Author: Zhou Wenbiao, Director of the General Office of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology)
Source: Learning Times
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