Abstract
innovations / fall 2006 111 Becoming a full-fledged member of the 21 knowledge economy through the absorption and creation of new knowledge, particularly in science and technology (S&T), has become a major national priority for China, comprising an important element of future national development. Since China’s opening up to the outside world in the late 1970’s, government policies have promoted a more liberalized, market economy, and a strengthening of the national innovation system to foster scientific research and technology acquisition. The seriousness of this commitment is evidenced by the new comprehensive plan for S&T development for 20062020 unveiled at the National Science and Technology Congress in January 2006. The plan was prepared under the leadership of Premier Wen Jibao and State Councilor Chen Zhili from 2003 to 2005. Over 3000 experts in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences participated in the planning process. Reforms over the last few decades have entailed major revamping of S&T Xue Lan and Nancy Forbes
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