During his investigation in Shandong, Wang Chen stressed that we should put scientific and technological innovation in a more prominent position and strive to achieve high-quality development

Jinan, 9 Apr (Xinhua) -- Wang Chen, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, stressed during a survey in Shandong from 7 to 8 April that it is necessary to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, base ourselves on the new development stage, completely, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, put scientific and technological innovation in a more prominent position, accelerate the transformation of the development mode, actively integrate into the new development pattern, and strive to achieve high-quality development.

During the investigation, Wang Chen listened to the introduction of the planning and construction of the new and old kinetic energy conversion pilot zone in Jinan, and learned about the progress made in expanding the urban development space on the north bank of the Yellow River and building a scientific and technological innovation center. At the Shandong Industrial Technology Research Institute and the Zhongke New Economy Science and Technology Innovation Park, we inspected the transformation results of scientific and technological achievements such as satellite navigation, integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and new material development, and inspected the progress of research and development and production of advanced gas turbines. At the Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, we listened to the introduction of basic cutting-edge research in the fields of particle physics and quantum science. He also came to Jinan's central business district to learn about measures to cultivate new formats and models and promote the development of emerging industries.

Wang Chen pointed out that Shandong resolutely implements the important instructions and requirements of General Secretary Xi Jinping on Shandong's work and the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee, takes scientific and technological innovation as the guide, accelerates the development of a modern industrial system, and strives to build a high-level innovative province, the new economy and new momentum grow rapidly, and economic and social development has reached a new level.

Wang Chen stressed that a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is reshaping the global economic and industrial pattern. In the face of the new situation and new requirements, we must bear in mind the "great power of the country", unswervingly promote innovation, coordination, green, open and shared development, and implement the new development concept in the whole process and all aspects of economic and social development. It is necessary to deeply implement the innovation-driven development strategy, improve the scientific and technological innovation system, vigorously cultivate scientific and technological talents, concentrate on breaking through the key technology of "card neck", and continuously improve independent innovation and original innovation capabilities. It is necessary to focus on the goals and tasks set in the "14th Five-Year Plan", adhere to the core position of innovation in the overall situation of China's modernization construction, give full play to the key and backbone role of scientific and technological innovation, rely on scientific and technological innovation to shape new advantages for development, accelerate the transformation of new and old kinetic energy, and strive to promote the optimization and upgrading of the economic system.

During the investigation, Wang Chen also came to the organs of the Standing Committee of the Shandong Provincial People's Congress to understand the progress made by local legislation in serving economic and social development. He stressed that it is necessary to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, strengthen legislation in key and emerging areas, especially improve laws and regulations on scientific and technological innovation in light of reality, and provide a solid legal guarantee for high-quality development. (End)