Li Qiang presided over a State Council executive meeting, with the central focus being on scientific and technological innovation. During the meeting, it was underscored that in recent years, China has witnessed a substantial surge in its scientific and technological prowess, accompanied by a consistent enhancement of new-quality productive forces. To realize the ambitious objective of transforming China into a technological powerhouse by 2035, it is imperative to harness the strengths of the new national system. This entails deepening the reform of the science and technology management system, fostering the coordinated progression of education, science and technology, and talent cultivation, and ultimately attaining a high degree of self-reliance and robustness in the realm of science and technology.

The meeting also highlighted the necessity of keeping a close watch on the cutting-edge developments in global science and technology. It called for intensified efforts in scientific and technological research tailored to meet specific demands, bolstering the capabilities of basic research, and establishing innovation hubs. Simultaneously, it is of great significance to reinforce the leading role of enterprises in innovation. This can be achieved by encouraging their active involvement in scientific research projects and promoting the seamless integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation.