Science and technology security refers to a state in which a country's science and technology system operates with integrity and effectiveness, the core technologies in key fields are safe, independent and manageable, the core interests and security of a country are free from threats by external science and technology advantages, and the capability to maintain the sustainable development of science and technology.
The prosperity of science and technology leads to the prosperity of a nation. The strength of science and technology makes the country strong. Science and technology security provides critical support for national security and shapes the material and technological foundation for safeguarding national security with Chinese characteristics. At present, science and technology has been playing an increasingly important role as a key element influencing national competiveness and strategic security. Its role in safeguarding security in the related fields is prominent.
Since the reform and opening-up of our country, there have been rapid developments of science and technology, which have played a vital role in supporting the country's development and maintaining national security.
The main tasks of upholding science and technology security in our country include strengthening system and capability development, improving the overall efficiency of the national innovation system, strengthening strategic assessment and visionary planning of key innovation fields, building major innovation venues and platforms, improving the synergy of production, academic and research, strengthening the development of our country's strategic capability in science and technology, and accelerating the building of an early warning and monitoring system for science and technology security.
Hong Kong is striving to bring in strategic industries, attract scientific research talents, promote innovation and technology education, and build itself into an influential international innovation and technology center at full speed, in order to contribute to Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, the building of our country into a science and technology world power, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.