1898-2006 1 An introduction to China’s Science & tech. Programs CHENG, Xu May 23,2006 Department of Computer Science and Technology College of EECS, Peking.

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An introduction to China’s Science & tech. Programs

CHENG, XuCHENG, Xu

May 23,2006May 23,2006

Department of Computer Science and TechnologyDepartment of Computer Science and TechnologyCollege of EECS, Peking UniversityCollege of EECS, Peking University

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China’s main S&T Programs

National Natural Science Foundation of China National Basic Research Priorities Program (973

Program) Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (863

Program) Key Technologies R&D Program Torch Program Spark Program National New Products Program …

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KEY TECHNOLOGIES R&D PROGRAM

Formulated with the purposes of fully carrying out the functions of the central government to meet specific needs in the multiple aspects of capital construction, technical reform, upgrading of industries, development of agriculture, sustainable development of society, etc. in the country. It embodies the principle of orienting science and technology towards the main fields of economic development.

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TORCH  PROGRAM

A guidance program for developing new/high tech industries in China

To develop a number of new/high tech enterprises with modernized enterprise systems and famous brand products; promote the technical and managerial levels of a number of township enterprises that already have necessary conditions; and support a batch of private technology enterprises.

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SPARK PROGRAM

Program to promote the development of rural economy via science and technology.

The purpose of the program is to introduce advanced, appropriate technologies into the rural areas and lead the farmers to rely on science and technology in the rural areas, promote rural productivity, and a sustainable, rapid and healthy development of agriculture and rural economy.

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Introduction to 863 Program

National High Tech R&D Program (also referred to as 863 Program) was launched in March 1986 with the aim of enhancing China’s international competitiveness and improving China’s overall capacity of R&D in high tech areas.

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Areas of the Program

Information TechnologyAdvanced manufacturing & AutomationNew MaterialsEnergy TechnologyBiotech & modern agricultureResources and environment

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Area consists of topics, e.g. I T

Computer hardware and softwareTelecommunicationInformation acquisition and processingInformation security

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Key projects of the Program

Software MicroelectronicsElectric automobileTransrapidWater pollution controlNew medicinesetc.

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Structure of the 863 Program

863 Program

Area Area Key Project Key Project

TopicTopic Topic

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Organizational structure of the Program

Coordination and Leading Group

Program Joint Office

Area Office

Consulting Expert Group

Area Expert Committee

Topic Expert Group

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Function of the organization

Government: target, task and decision makingExpert Committee(Area): Consulting,

evaluation and monitoringExpert Group(Topic): projects execution and

Process management

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Decision making and implementation process

Feasibility study of strategyRelease of call for projects by the Expert GroupEvaluation of applications by internal and external

expertsResult of the evaluation reported to the Expert

Committee for consultingBig projects submitted to open debateApproval of the MOST

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Decision making and implementation process(con’t)

Sign the contractsThe MOST funds the projectsCarrying out of the projectsHalf-way checking and monitoringResult assessment and conclusionTechnology transfer and spin-off

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International Collaboration, e.g. Sino-EU

863 Program and Framework Program of the EU are open to each other

Principle: mutual interests and benefits on the basis of equality and efficiency Jointly apply for projects in both programs Exchange researchers and seminars, Co-investment of

Joint projects Other coordinated actions Achievements of IT: GSM, TDS-CDMA, etc.

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Thank you!