China's basic research has achieved a new leap in the new era

Xinhua News Agency reported that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously strengthened basic research, making new progress in areas such as original innovation, major scientific and technological projects, and the building of the research system. The article stressed that basic research is both the source of scientific and technological innovation and an important support for building China into a science and technology powerhouse. The report reviewed China’s布局 in frontier fields such as quantum information, artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and life and health, as well as representative achievements such as Chang'e6, the "China Sky Eye," and the "artificial sun," reflecting the driving role of basic research in national innovation capacity and industrial development. The article also mentioned that, with increased investment in basic research, reform of evaluation mechanisms, and accelerated transformation of achievements, China’s research ecosystem has been continuously optimized. In the future, continuing to strengthen basic research, improve institutional support, and promote open cooperation remain important directions for building China into a science and technology powerhouse.