Promoting science and technology to better benefit the people of all countries - President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum encourages all walks of life to work together to promote scientific and technological innovation

Beijing, May 5 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the 25 Zhongguancun Forum inspires all walks of life to work together to promote scientific and technological innovation

Xinhua News Agency reporter

"To solve the problem of common development, mankind needs international cooperation and openness and sharing more than ever", "Continue to promote the reform of Zhongguancun and further accelerate the construction of the world's leading science and technology park"...

On May 5, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 25 Zhongguancun Forum. President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter aroused enthusiastic responses from participants and all sectors of society, and everyone expressed that under the guidance of the spirit of President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter, we must work with other countries to promote scientific and technological innovation and promote science and technology to better benefit the people of all countries.

"To solve the problem of common development, mankind needs international cooperation and openness and sharing more than ever"

President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory letter that at present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is developing in depth, and mankind needs international cooperation and openness and sharing more than ever to solve the problem of common development.

The world's unprecedented changes in a century are accelerating, and the world economic recovery is facing severe challenges.

"President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter fully reflects the profound insight into the general trend of scientific and technological innovation and development in today's world." After listening to the congratulatory letter at the opening ceremony, Dong Jin, director of the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center, was very excited. He said that the Zhongguancun Forum will showcase the latest achievements of China's scientific and technological innovation and let the world understand the innovative and open China. Through in-depth discussions and full exchanges at the forum, the participants will help promote the sharing of global innovative ideas and development concepts among countries.

"Scientific and technological achievements should benefit all mankind, not become treasures buried in caves." Qi Xiangdong, vice chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and chairman of Qianxin Group, was deeply touched by the "international cooperation and openness and sharing" mentioned in the congratulatory letter, "President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter is rich in connotation and profound meaning, and only open cooperation in scientific and technological innovation can the road become wider and wider." ”

Academician You Zheng, Vice Chairman of China Association for Science and Technology and President of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, said that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter once again emphasized the importance of "cooperation" for innovation, which provides ways and methods for us to further explore and solve important global issues through scientific and technological innovation. We will shoulder the "national responsibility" and make good use of the "golden key" of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.

The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology said that we will take the spirit of President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter as a guide to build a national innovation system that is compatible with the requirements of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, effectively play the supporting and leading role of scientific and technological innovation in national development and security, maximize the efficiency of innovation, and accelerate the realization of Chinese-style modernization with the construction of a scientific and technological power.

"Join hands to promote scientific and technological innovation and promote science and technology to better benefit the people of all countries"

President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory letter that China firmly pursues a mutually beneficial and win-win opening up strategy and is willing to work with other countries to promote scientific and technological innovation and promote science and technology to better benefit the people of all countries.

In recent years, China has insisted on integrating into the global scientific and technological innovation network, establishing the awareness of a community with a shared future for mankind, deeply participating in global scientific and technological innovation governance, and taking the initiative to initiate global innovation issues, becoming an increasingly important pole in the global innovation map.

"President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter points out the way forward for the cause of scientific and technological innovation in the new era, and also puts forward higher requirements for promoting international scientific and technological cooperation." Zhao Changshan, chairman of Zhongguancun Development Group, said that it is necessary to plan and promote innovation with a global perspective, actively integrate into the global scientific and technological innovation network, focus on climate change, human health and other issues, and strengthen joint research and development with researchers from various countries.

"The ability to innovate cannot be bought, it can only be built by yourself. At the same time, we must adhere to open cooperation and work with the world's top AI institutions and organizations to promote global economic growth and address common challenges. Robin Li, chairman and CEO of Baidu, said that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter has strengthened our belief in benefiting more countries and people while achieving our own development.

From the initial "electronic street" to a banner of China's innovation and development, Zhongguancun has created a legend in the history of reform and opening up.

"Zhongguancun is striving to build a world-leading science and technology park and innovation highland." Zhang Jihong, director of the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Administrative Committee, said that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter makes us feel very excited and encouraged. Zhongguancun is China's first national independent innovation demonstration zone, and the Zhongguancun Forum is a national-level platform for global scientific and technological innovation exchanges and cooperation. We will continue to improve the internationalization, high-end and specialization of the forum, and actively participate in solving major challenges facing mankind.

"Continue to promote the pilot reform of Zhongguancun and further accelerate the construction of the world's leading science and technology park"

In his congratulatory letter, President Xi Jinping stressed that Beijing should give full play to its advantages in education, science and technology and talents, coordinate to promote scientific and technological innovation and institutional innovation, continue to promote the pilot reform of Zhongguancun, further accelerate the construction of the world's leading science and technology parks, and strive to be at the forefront in cutting-edge technological innovation and high-precision industrial development.

In 2022, the number of invention patents owned by 300,<> people ranked first in the country, and more than <> multinational companies set up regional headquarters and R&D centers in Zhongguancun... Over the years, Beijing, especially Zhongguancun, has always been at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, and the pattern of openness and cooperation has been continuously improved.

The relevant person in charge of Beijing Municipality said that Beijing will follow the direction guided by the congratulatory letter, give full play to its advantages in education, science and technology, and talents, accelerate the construction of an international science and technology innovation center and a high-level talent highland, continue to promote the reform of Zhongguancun as a pilot project, further accelerate the construction of the world's leading science and technology park, strive to be at the forefront in cutting-edge technological innovation and the development of high-precision and cutting-edge industries, and give full play to its role as a vanguard.

"As the birthplace of Zhongguancun and the permanent site of the Zhongguancun Forum, Haidian District is the core area of Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center, we will keep in mind the spirit of the congratulatory letter, give full play to the role of the Zhongguancun Forum as a national platform, enhance consensus, promote cooperation, make scientific and technological innovation better serve the people's yearning for a better life, and make positive contributions to promoting the development of world science and technology." Wang Hesheng, secretary of the Haidian District CPC Committee in Beijing, said. (Reporter Chen Fang, Hu Zhe, Wen Jinghua, Zhang Manzi, Wu Wenxu) (Xinhuanet)