Science and Technology Daily, Beijing, August 18 (Reporter Liu Yin) On the 18th, the first session of the National Council for High-end Think Tanks (Cultivation) of the China Academy of Science and Technology Development Strategy (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Institute) was held. The meeting was chaired by Wang Zhigang, Minister of Science and Technology, Li Meng, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, and Cao Xiaoli, Deputy Director of the National Philosophy and Social Sciences Work Office of the Central Propaganda Department.

In his speech, Wang Zhigang emphasized that the Party Group of the Ministry of Science and Technology attaches great importance to the establishment of a national high-end think tank by the Institute of Strategy. The establishment of the Council and the Academic Committee is a key step in the process of creating a national high-end think tank by the Institute of Strategy and opened a new milestone. Use this as a new starting point to further deeply understand the spiritual essence of the central government on the construction of think tanks, accurately grasp the direction of the construction of high-end think tanks in the country, strictly follow the spirit of the important instructions of General Secretary Jinping on the construction of high-end think tanks, and accelerate the cultivation and construction of high-end think tanks . It is necessary to focus on comprehensively studying and implementing the instructions and requirements of Xi Jinping ’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, General Secretary Xi Jinping ’s “focusing on strategy, planning, policy, and service” regarding scientific and technological work, as well as the “three orientations,” and solidly develop think tanks. Construction and strategic research to solve problems for the country.

Wang Zhigang put forward specific requirements in five aspects: First, comprehensive study and understanding of General Secretary Xi Jinping ’s important exposition on scientific and technological innovation, and a deep understanding of “Science and technology innovation is the strategic support for improving social productivity and comprehensive national strength” “Innovation is the first driving force leading development” The profound connotation of "full play of the leading role of scientific and technological innovation in comprehensive innovation" and other important theories, based on the national scientific and technological innovation strategic needs, do a good job of research and support. The second is to grasp the development trends and characteristics of today ’s world, including the characteristics of the times, Chinese characteristics, technological innovation, etc. The key point is to study the nature and development trend of the contemporary world scientific and technological revolution and seize the challenges we face from the challenges. Opportunities and opportunities. The third is to accelerate the pace of internationalization and strengthen exchanges and cooperation with internationally renowned think tanks, especially to strengthen personnel exchanges. The fourth is to attach importance to think tank research methods and improve research levels. We must work hard on basic theories, model tools, and data cases to enhance the scientific nature of strategic research. The fifth is to be good at collecting questions and asking questions. It is necessary to be both a good answerer and a good one. It is necessary to collect information and opinions extensively in various ways, and focus on the key scientific and technological innovation issues that the general secretary cares about and the party Central Committee expects.

Cao Xiaoli fully affirmed the progress and effectiveness of the establishment of the think tank of the Strategic Institute, congratulated the establishment of the council and academic committees, and pointed out that the council and academic committees are important governance structures for optimizing the operation of think tanks, which will provide strong power for the construction of think tanks of the strategic institute power. It is expected that the Institute of Strategy will further study and understand the important instruction spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping on strengthening the construction of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics, aim at national strategic needs, combine its own advantages, highlight professional characteristics, clarify the main direction of attack, strengthen the connection with decision-making departments, and strengthen the construction of talent teams. Accelerate the innovation of systems and mechanisms, and make greater contributions to the national macro science and technology strategy and policy consultation.

At the meeting, Li Meng read out the members of the council and academic committee. Wang Zhigang issued letters of appointment to members of the council and academic committees. Hu Zhijian, Dean of the Institute of Strategy, reported on the progress of the Institute ’s construction of think tanks and related considerations for the formation of the Council and Academic Committee. The meeting also reviewed and approved the "Articles of Association of the National High-end Think Tank (Cultivation) Council of the Institute of Strategy" and "Articles of Association of the National High-end Think Tank (Cultivation) Academic Committee of the Institute of Strategy".