CCTV news (news broadcast): the third world top scientists Forum (2020) was held in Shanghai on October 30. President Xi Jinping delivered a video address to the forum.
Xi Jinping pointed out that novel coronavirus pneumonia has been working together since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, and has carried out scientific research and transnational cooperation in many important fields such as treatment, medicine and vaccine development, prevention and control, and made significant contributions to the fight against the epidemic. Novel coronavirus pneumonia, vaccines and research in the field of detection are especially needed in the current situation. We should focus on common problems such as climate change and human health, so that technological innovation can benefit mankind better.
Xi Jinping stressed that China attaches great importance to scientific and technological innovation and insists on innovation as the first driving force for development. China will implement a more open, inclusive, mutually beneficial and shared strategy of international science and technology cooperation. China is willing to work with the world's top scientists and international science and technology organizations to strengthen research on major scientific issues, increase the cracking of common science and technology, and deepen cooperation in key strategic scientific projects. I hope that all scientists will actively exchange ideas, promote cooperation and jointly promote the world's scientific cause.
The world top scientists forum was initiated by the world top scientists Association and sponsored by Shanghai municipal Party committee and municipal government. It has been held for two times. With the theme of "science and technology, for the common destiny of mankind", the forum was held by combining online video and offline attendance. More than 300 scientists around the world, including 61 Nobel Prize winners, attended the forum. Li Qiang attended.