The opening ceremony of the 2021 Zhongguancun Forum will be held in Beijing on the evening of September 24. Multinational media pay attention to the forum dynamics, and expect all parties to demonstrate scientific and technological achievements, exchange development ideas, and deepen innovation cooperation through the forum.
“Promote high-quality development with technological innovation”
Ansa News Agency of Italy reported that the theme of the forum is “Wisdom, Health, and Carbon Neutrality”, which reflects the new trend of technology and industrial development, and reflects China’s major strategic deployment and global consensus. “After years of development, the Zhongguancun Forum has become an open innovation platform and an international forum. It has witnessed new trends in scientific and technological development, and has also provided new space for international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation.”
The UAE’s “Big News” website reported that the Zhongguancun Forum demonstrated China’s great achievements in taking the path of a scientific and technological power. “This year’s theme also shows China’s determination to build an ecological civilization, strengthen international cooperation on climate change, and focus on international scientific and technological cooperation.”
An article on the French “Digital Century” website pointed out that China’s Internet industry is developing rapidly, and people can pay electricity and gas bills through the Internet without leaving their homes, conduct online shopping, telemedicine consultation, and receive online education and e-government services. The ever-improving electronic service platform has brought convenience to people’s lives and promoted the development of e-commerce.
The Spanish China Policy Observation Network reported that China has proposed to adhere to the strategic demand orientation, determine the direction and focus of scientific and technological innovation, and has made major breakthroughs in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, life sciences, and aerospace technology. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, we will continue to tackle tough problems. “China has increased investment in education, capital and related policies to promote the development of science and technology.” The article said, “It is foreseeable that more and more Chinese high-tech companies will emerge internationally.”
“China’s science and technology level has made’miracle progress’.” An Italian academic magazine website quoted the “2021 Global Innovation Index” just released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, stating that China’s Global Innovation Index rose from 14th last year to The twelfth place this year has become a leader in global technological innovation. This is because China insists on technological self-reliance and self-reliance as a strategic support for national development.
The Kenyan “People’s Daily” quoted experts as saying that “China uses technological innovation to promote high-quality development”, while at the same time persisting in opening up, actively participating in global economic governance, and becoming the main driving force for global economic recovery.
“Leading global industrial technology innovation”
The Spanish “Spanish” website stated that China is one of the first countries in the world to realize 5G commercialization, and has always been in a leading position in the construction and deployment of global 5G networks; Chinese telecom operators are still increasing R&D investment, related Technological advantages will support Chinese technology companies to achieve greater development on the international stage.
The French popular science website “Auto News” wrote an article pointed out that under the guidance of the innovation-driven development strategy, many mature technology companies or start-ups in China have continued to develop in a good business environment and have grown into multinational companies with a global perspective and international competitiveness. enterprise.
“Chinese companies continue to increase investment in technological innovation, and product quality and international competitiveness are improving.” Venezuela’s “Andes Daily” reported that major Chinese companies continue to increase investment in technological innovation, aiming at the world‘s cutting-edge technologies to create competitive advantages.
An article on the “French Culture” radio website pointed out that people can see China’s development in high-tech and innovation fields from Shenzhen. As China’s first special economic zone, Shenzhen is the cradle of many technology giants and start-ups. It has become a representative city for China’s high-tech and innovative development, and an important part of the global innovation system.
The Italian Askanews news agency commented that the Chinese government and enterprises have increased their investment in the field of science and technology, especially in the field of communications, which has made significant progress and “is leading the technological innovation of the global industry.” The report quoted data and pointed out that from the perspective of 6G patent applications, China ranks first in the world with a proportion of 40.3%, and these core technologies are vital to the future economic and social development.
“Create more opportunities for South-South cooperation in the field of science and technology“
The Spanish newspaper “Reason” stated that in recent years, the scientific and technological cooperation between Spain and China has been continuously advancing, especially the close cooperation in the field of renewable energy, which has brought new development opportunities for the enterprises of both sides. “Thanks to China’s ambitious clean energy development goals and accelerating pace of opening up to the outside world, new energy companies in various countries, including Spanish companies, have found new opportunities from them, and the prospects for cooperation are broad.” The article pointed out that China attaches great importance to scientific and technological progress and Develop and actively expand cooperation with high-tech companies from all over the world. Through exchange of experience and complementary cooperation, companies from all over the world have achieved mutual benefit and win-win results.
The Kenyan “Star” published an article by scholar Ndegwa that Africa and China strengthen cooperation in digital technology and will help Africa achieve leapfrog development in the information age. The article lists relevant cases. For example, the first 5G independent commercial network in Africa was built by South Africa in cooperation with China, the National Data Center in Senegal, funded and supported by China, was officially opened, and Chinese technology companies have made great contributions to cultivating local Internet talents in Africa… …”China proposed the’Africa-China Digital Innovation Partnership Program’ at the Africa-China Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, which will help Africa strengthen digital infrastructure, develop digital economy, carry out digital education, enhance digital inclusion, create digital security, and build cooperation platforms. , To vigorously promote the construction of a community with a shared future in cyberspace.”
Finland’s “Helsinki Times” reported that since the establishment of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum in 2000, China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has continued to expand, with broad prospects for cooperation in the fields of capital, technology, development experience, and infrastructure. “China’s advantages in capital, technology and development experience can help Africa maintain a good momentum of sustained economic growth.” The article pointed out that China-Africa cooperation provides significant opportunities for the development of mid-to-high-end manufacturing, medical and pharmaceutical, digital economy and other fields in Africa. .
The Moroccan “Challenger Weekly” introduced the story of Africa and China consolidating existing cooperation achievements and developing digital technology cooperation, and highly praised the “Africa-China Digital Innovation Partnership Program”. The article said that some of the fiber optic backbone network projects that African countries are concerned about will soon be implemented. In the future, the practical cooperation between Africa and China in science and technology will continue to develop to better meet the needs of the people in the region. “China has accumulated a wealth of technology, talent and financial strength in high-tech research and development, which will create more opportunities for South-South cooperation in the field of science and technology.”
(Beijing, Madrid, Rome, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, September 23, by reporters Yan Huan, Jiang Bo, Han Shuo, Yan Yunming, Bi Mengxuan, Liu Lingling)