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Meetings on Torch Program’s 20th Birthday Held in Beijing and Xi’an

To summarize the experiences and major achievements of the Torch Program over the past two decades and address emerging problems during its implementation, a panel set up by MOST held meetings in Beijing and Xi’an on July 2 and July 24respectively.

Participants hold that over the past 20 years, the Torch Program has been driving the fast development of China’s hi-tech industry, as evidenced by gigantic progress seen in the electronic information, new energy, bio-pharmaceuticals, new materials and environmental protection among others. This opens new avenues for upgrading of traditional industries and promotes regional industrial restructuring, demonstrating the leading role of indigenous innovation.