Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026, focusing on bolstering scientific and technological innovation and advancing the high-quality development of the marine economy.
The meeting underscored the need for greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, calling for intensified efforts to achieve original breakthroughs, strengthen basic research, and establish innovation hubs with global influence.
Emphasizing the principal role of enterprises in innovation, the meeting supported qualified firms to participate in major national research projects and strategic tasks. It advocated for enhanced coordination among industries, universities, and research institutes to deepen the integration of science and technology with industrial innovation.
On the marine front, discussions highlighted the imperative to build China into a strong maritime country. Efforts will focus on enhancing strategic science and technology capabilities in the marine sector, fostering growth and scaling up of marine industries, opening new spaces for economic development, and playing a substantive role in global ocean governance.
The meeting also reviewed and approved a draft revision of the regulations on procedures for the formulation of administrative regulations, stressing the importance of their solid implementation.
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Chinese premier chairs meeting on sci-tech innovation, marine economy
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