A wider research base and facilities to allow swifter scientific
advancement in public health and safety will become cornerstones of
China's scientific drive, said sources with the Ministry of Science
and Technology.
Shi Dinghuan, secretary-general of the ministry, said Thursday the
ongoing SARS disaster has accentuated the problems in China's
present scientific system, which highlights the limited research
database, according to Friday's China Daily.
The ministry will invite experts from the Chinese Academy of
Sciences, the National Development and Reform Commission and the
Ministry of Education to contribute strategic and scientific
information, according to Shi.
Several related ministries have jointly circulated the Stipulations
for Improving Evaluation on Technological Findings, which aim to
ensure down-to-earth academic studies.
(Xinhua News Agency June 6, 2003)
