China News Digest for May 28 - June 3, 2016
President Xi Says China Faces Major Science, Technology 'Bottleneck'


Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses an event conflating the national conference on science and technology, the biennial conference of the country's two top think tanks, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology, in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2016. Xi has warned that the country faces a major science and technology (S&T) bottleneck and a big gap in innovation capacity.  
 
People's Daily (English)

81.cn (Chinese)

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China Vows to Become a Leading Power in Science & Technology
China Central Television (English)

China's President Xi Pledges More Support for Technology Firms
The New York Times (English) 

President Xi Calls for Perseverance in Sci-Tech Innovation
Xinhua (English) 

Single Recommending Channel for Academician Selecting May be Realized
院士增选推荐渠道单一制或将实现
Digital Paper (Chinese) 

9th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology Closed
中国科协九大闭幕
Digital Paper (Chinese) 


Roundup: Chinese Gov't Slashes Red Tape for Scientific Researchers


The Chinese government will cut red tape in science and research funding by removing unnecessary administrative barriers for universities and research institutions so as to better stimulate the enthusiasm of academics. Arrangements of the upcoming improvement were decided during the State Council's executive meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

Xinhua (English)

Gov.cn (Chinese)

Gov.cn (Chinese) 


China Hosts Global Event to Discuss 5G Data Technology


China's Industry and Information Technology Minister Miao Wei gives an opening speech during the first Global 5G Event in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2016. He suggested that by accelerating innovation, strengthening the frequency of co-ordination, deepen pragmatic cooperation and promote the integration of development in four areas to further promote 5G innovation. 



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China Released Latest Achievements in 5G Network Technology Research
我国发布5G 网络技术研究最新成果
81.cn (Chinese)

Huawei Says Tests on New 5G Technology a Success
Yibada (English) 


China's Aviation Manufacturer Unveils Smart Cockpit for Large Passenger Jets

People's Daily  (English)

China Plans 5 New Space Science Satellites

People's Daily  (English)
SASTIND (Chinese) 

Ziyuan III 02 Star Successfully Obtained the First Image
资源三号02星成功获取首批影像图
81.cn  (Chinese)

China Set 15 Focuses in Energy Technology Innovation
我国明确能源技术创新15个重点方向
81.cn (Chinese)

Five Made-in-China Hi-Tech Breakthroughs

People's Daily (English)

China's High Energy Accelerator Program Gets into Feasibility Study Stage
中国未来高能加速器方案进入预研阶段
Digital Paper (Chinese) 

China's Huawei Expects 2020 Sales Revenue to Reach Over 150 bln USD

People's Daily (English)

Huawei Draws Attention of U.S. Regulators
The New York Times (English)

Baidu Plans to Mass Produce Autonomous Cars in Five Years


China's Tech Rules Make it Hard for U.S. Firms to Take Control


Deliveries of Huge Aircraft Expected Soon

People's Daily (English) 

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