On the morning of February 2, 2024, a symposium on the publication of the book "Outline of the History of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China" edited by Bai Chunli, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was held in Beijing. Dozens of experts and scholars from the scientific community and the history of science and technology have conducted in-depth discussions on the academic contribution and publication significance of this book, as well as how to enhance its social influence.
Symposium venue.
The history of the development of science and technology in New China is a magnificent and magnificent course, and the development of science and technology in China has grown from small to large and from weak to strong, and there are many major historical events worthy of our memory, and there are many outstanding scientists worthy of our study, and there are also many successful experiences worth summing up and carrying forward. To this end, the Chinese Academy of Sciences deployed this major research task in advance during the 13th Five-Year Plan. The Outline of the History of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, edited by Bai Chunli and compiled by dozens of senior experts in the history of science and technology, was published by Science Press in December 2023. The book is divided into two volumes, in the form of the development process of science and technology and major scientific and technological achievements, comprehensively sort out the context of the development of science and technology in New China, summarize the history and significance of the formation of major scientific and technological achievements over the past 70 years, show the interactive relationship between science and technology, education and socio-economic culture in the international environment, reflect the evolution of the national scientific and technological system and strategic layout, and explore the regular characteristics of scientific and technological development.
Academician Bai Chunli pointed out that the publication of the Outline of the History of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China is a comprehensive combing and profound summary of the history of China's scientific and technological development, which not only has important academic value, but also has significant publication significance. Academically, the book comprehensively records the development process, important events, development stages, policy changes and scientific and technological achievements of China's science and technology since the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially after the reform and opening up, deeply analyzes the internal driving force and development law of China's scientific and technological progress, and shows the rapid progress of China's science and technology and the "Chinese miracle" created in economic and social development. In terms of publishing, it reflects the development achievements of China's science and technology in the new era, shows China's process of becoming strong in the global science and technology field, and points out the direction of future science and technology development, embodies the vision and decision-making of the world, adapts to the needs of global science and technology innovation, highlights the key role of science and technology innovation in the global pattern, and is of great significance to the realization of science and technology power. This book not only provides a comprehensive perspective for understanding the development of China's science and technology, but also points out the direction for the rapid development of China's science and technology, reflecting the status and role of China's science and technology in the world.
In his speech, Zhai Lixin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Director of the Development Planning Bureau, hoped that the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences would continue to take the lead in organizing and promoting the research on the history of science and technology development in the People's Republic of China, gather the research strength in the field of science and technology history in the country, strengthen the publicity and promotion of the Outline of the History of Science and Technology at home and abroad, and play a more important role in promoting the development of China's science and technology, enhancing public awareness of science and technology, promoting international exchanges and cooperation in science and technology, and guiding the formulation of future science and technology policies. Contribute to the scientific and technological progress and development of China and the world.
The conference was attended by leaders of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, editors-in-chief, associate editors, editorial board representatives, experts in the history of science and technology and related research fields, reviewer representatives, academicians and experts in cutting-edge related disciplines, leaders and editorial teams of Science Press, and news.
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