On October 13-15, Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee & Vice Premier of the State Council, made a visit in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. He stressed that we should earnestly study and implement the spirit of the 20^th National Congress of the CPC and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech, adhere to the principle that innovation is the first driving force, deeply implement the innovation-driven development strategy, strengthen the research of key technologies, open up new fields and new tracks with scientific and technological innovation, and shape new momentum and new advantages for high-quality development.

Ding Xuexiang visited the Exhibition and Exchange Center of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone to make survey on the Shenzhen-Hong Kong science and technology innovation cooperation and the overall planning and construction of the park, and to interact with the leaders of the enterprises and researchers in the park. Ding Xuexiang said that it is necessary to promote scientific and technological innovation through institutional innovation and strive to create a highly open international scientific research environment; work together to promote infrastructure construction and park operation management, promote the deep integration of scientific and technological resources, attract top international scientific and technological talents, accelerate the development of a world-class scientific and technological innovation platform, and build an international scientific and technological innovation center in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

DJI Technology Co., Ltd., as the world’s leading research & development and production enterprise of civil drones, has continuously launched new products and expanded application areas in recent years. Ding Xuexiang listened attentively to reports on the company’s technological research & development, innovation and operations, and got information about the application of drones in agricultural services, express transportation, film and television media. He said that it is necessary to strengthen the dominant position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, strengthen the deep integration of industry, university and research led by enterprises, and promote the collaborative innovation of the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain and the large, small and medium-sized enterprises. We should speed up the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces, drive effective investment, create consumer demand, and create new competitive industries and economic growth points.

To implement the innovation-driven development strategy, we need to strengthen the supporting role of science, technology and education. Ding Xuexiang went into Pengcheng Laboratory for survey on the construction, operation and key projects of the laboratory. He hoped that the laboratory would focus on strategic, forward-looking and basic research in key areas, strengthen cooperation with universities, research institutes and leading scientific and technological enterprises, and form a collaborative innovation pattern with complementary functions and positive interactions. Ding Xuexiang also came to Shenzhen Polytechnic University for survey on the integration of industry and education and the integration of science and education. He pointed out that we should, based on the needs of the construction of a modern industrial system, improve the system and mechanism of vocational education, optimize the setting of disciplines and majors, and make efforts to cultivate high-quality technical talents. He encouraged college students to cherish the opportunities of the times, continuously increase their abilities and talents, and realize their life ideals and values while serving the development of the country.

Huang Kunming, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee & Secretary of the Party Committeein Guangdong Province, participated in the survey.

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)