Highlighting Self-Reliance and Innovation

The phrase "high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement" has emerged as the top buzzword in China's science and technology landscape for 2024. This reflects a growing national consensus on the critical role of technological advancement in driving societal development.

Experts believe this buzzword signifies a shift towards greater emphasis on domestic innovation and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. It aims to inspire public engagement with technological progress and garner broader support for research and development initiatives.

This focus on self-reliance aligns with China's impressive performance in the Global Innovation Index 2024, where it climbed to 11th position globally. The country has consistently been among the fastest-growing economies in the innovation index over the past decade.

The success of China's science and technology sector was further underscored by the "three sessions of science and technology" held in June 2024. President Xi Jinping emphasized the strategic importance of these fields, setting the ambitious goal of building a strong science and technology-driven nation by 2035.

Among the notable achievements of 2024 was the groundbreaking research on lunar soil samples retrieved by the Chang'e 6 mission. Chinese scientists gained valuable insights into the moon's ancient magnetic field and volcanic history, earning international acclaim for their findings.

In the realm of life sciences, China took a leading role in the International Human Protein Atlas Project, culminating in the publication of a white paper that deepened understanding of human proteins. This international collaboration promises to revolutionize healthcare management, disease prevention, and treatment.

Another significant milestone was the release of Huawei HarmonyOS Next, China's first domestically developed mobile operating system. It has quickly become the world's third-largest mobile operating system, following Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

These achievements, along with the revised Science and Technology Popularization Law and the opening of a museum dedicated to Chinese scientists, solidify China's position as a global leader in science and technology. The focus on self-reliance and innovation paves the way for continued progress and advancements in the years to come.