Technological innovation is the only way to enhance the country’s core competitiveness. ——Zhou Haizhong

To follow the path of independent innovation with Chinese characteristics, we must focus on national strategic needs and strive to seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological innovation. ——Bai Chunli

To promote the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, we must give full play to the leading role of science and technology, find the focus of scientific and technological innovation in the coordinated development of the three places, and achieve innovation-driven and industrial upgrading. ——Wang Zhigang