Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged scientists and entrepreneurs on Tuesday to intensify their efforts to enhance the overall efficiency of China's innovation system and build a modernized industrial system.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection tour in central China's Hubei Province from Monday to Wednesday.
While visiting the Wuhan Institute of Industrial Innovation and Development in the provincial capital on Tuesday afternoon, Xi viewed displays of successful cases of sci-tech innovation supply chain platforms and achievements, learned about measures taken to advance sci-tech innovation, and had in-depth discussions with researchers and company leaders.
Xi emphasized that to achieve high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and develop new quality productive forces has put up even more urgent demands for integrating sci-tech and industrial innovation.
He called on sci-tech professionals and entrepreneurs to strengthen their confidence, set high aspirations, and work together to continuously contribute to improving the overall efficiency of the country's innovation system and building a modernized industrial system.
"Let us work together to achieve our Chinese modernization as scheduled," Xi told the sci-tech professionals and entrepreneurs present at the scene before leaving the institute.
Xi stresses sci-tech innovation, modernized industrial system in Hubei
Xi stresses sci-tech innovation, modernized industrial system in Hubei
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, and all acts of attacking civilians and non-military targets should be condemned.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a phone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
Zayani briefed Wang on the regional situation and the Bahraini position, saying that Bahrain has always been a peace-loving country and should not be subject to unlawful attacks.
The Bahraini side expressed its appreciation and gratitude for China's just stance while voicing its willingness to work with Gulf countries and China to strengthen communication and coordination at both bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, so as to achieve regional peace and stability at an early date.
Bahrain will continue to take strong measures to safeguard the security of Chinese personnel and institutions, he said.
For his part, Wang said that the situation in the Gulf region is rapidly escalating and the security of Bahrain has also been compromised, which is of deep concern to China.
China's position is consistent and clear: the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, and attacks on civilians and non-military targets should be condemned, he said.
The top priority is to immediately cease military operations to prevent the further spread of conflicts, Wang said.
The path to a breakthrough lies in returning to dialogue and negotiation as soon as possible, so as to strive to restore peace, he said, adding that the lasting solution is an unwavering commitment to jointly abide by international law and the fundamental norms of international relations.
As a strategic partner of the Gulf countries and a responsible major country, China has been actively promoting peace and stopping wars, Wang said.
The Chinese government's special envoy on the Middle East issue is currently shuttling through the region for visits and will also visit Bahrain, he said, adding that China will continue to play a constructive role in safeguarding peace and stability in the Gulf region.
Wang also expressed hope that the Bahraini side will continue to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Bahrain.
Chinese FM says all acts of attacking civilians, non-military targets should be condemned
