Drivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies

Drivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies

A high-profile policy meeting has revealed the key official players behind China’s science and technology drive, as the country pushes for more unified leadership in the sensitive sectors. The line-up includes finance and education ministry officials, academic chiefs, regional government heads and military officers, footage of the national science and technology work conference aired by … Read more

China eyes ‘top-tier industrial workforce’ by 2035, vows hi-tech training, talent support

China eyes ‘top-tier industrial workforce’ by 2035, vows hi-tech training, talent support

China aims to boost training, support and “ideological guidance” for its industrial workforce, to create a highly skilled talent pool as the country doubles down on hi-tech development. The goals were laid down in a set of guidelines issued jointly by the Communist Party Central Committee, the core leadership body of the ruling party, and … Read more