A Lesson | Connecting the Chain of Basic Research, Applied Development, and Achievement Transformation

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, basic research capability has been placed in a more important position, and the integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation has continued to advance. The article centers on General Secretary Xi Jinping’s relevant remarks at the symposium on strengthening basic research, emphasizing the need to connect basic research, applied development, and the commercialization of achievements to form a smoother innovation chain. The article points out that basic research is the source of the scientific system and also an important support for technological breakthroughs. Focusing on major national strategic needs and promoting deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application led by enterprises will help improve the overall efficiency of the national innovation system and enhance original innovation capability. The article also mentions that the 15th FiveYear Plan period is a critical stage for accelerating the achievement of highlevel selfreliance and selfstrengthening in science and technology and building China into a science and technology powerhouse. Science and technology workers should focus on key areas, strengthen independent innovation and talent development, and achieve more progress in collaboration among industry, academia, research, and application.