Chinese President Xi Jinping called for global cooperation in scientific and 
technological innovation at the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Friday.

Addressing the forum's opening ceremony via video link, Xi said countries in 
the world should ramp up sci-tech opening-up and cooperation, and explore 
approaches and means to tackle pivotal global issues through concerted efforts 
in sci-tech innovation.

"It is more imperative than ever for all countries to ramp up sci-tech 
opening-up and cooperation, and explore approaches and means to tackle pivotal 
global issues through concerted efforts in sci-tech innovation. All countries 
should stand in solidarity to confront the common challenges of the times and 
jointly push forward the lofty cause of human peace and development," he said.

"China attaches great importance to sci-tech innovation and has been committed 
to global cooperation in this regard. Looking ahead, we will strengthen 
international sci-tech exchanges with a more open attitude, actively engage in 
the global innovation network, and join hands with other countries to promote 
basic research. We will promote the commercialization of research results, 
cultivate new impetus for economic development, enhance the protection of 
intellectual property rights, create a first-class innovation ecosystem, and 
foster the concept of 'science and technology for good' so as to serve the 
ultimate purposes of improving global sci-tech governance and bettering the 
wellbeing of mankind," said Xi.

"Zhongguancun is China's first national pilot zone for independent innovation. 
The Zhongguancun Forum is a national-level platform for international sci-tech 
exchanges and cooperation. China supports Zhongguancun to start a new round of 
reforms, accelerate the building of a world-class sci-tech park, and make new 
contributions to global sci-tech innovation and cooperation. I hope the forum 
participants will have in-depth exchanges and pool wisdoms to offer insights on 
how to advance global sci-tech innovation and cooperation and how to build a 
community of shared future for mankind," said Xi.

This year's forum is scheduled to be held from Sept 24 to 28. Themed 
"intelligence, health and carbon neutrality", it aims to demonstrate China's 
resolve in promoting development through science and technology, building 
ecological civilization and enhancing international cooperation in climate 
change.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftSujLjG0sc

SOURCE: CCTV+