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China aims to lead in foundational science, not just adoption

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China's leadership, under President Xi Jinping, has declared a strategic intent to shift from technological adoption to foundational scientific discovery. This move, marked by a high-level symposium on basic research, signifies a national priority on scientific self-reliance and original innovation. While Western media largely overlooked this development, it is seen as potentially as significant as the "Made in China 2025" plan, aiming to transform China into a leader in frontier science. AI

IMPACT China's strategic pivot to foundational scientific discovery could accelerate global AI advancements and reshape technological competition.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing China's strategic shift in scientific research and innovation policy.

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China aims to lead in foundational science, not just adoption

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tan Kong Yam,Clement CT Chan ·

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