Is Technological Progress Accelerating?

On May 6, 1995, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council made a "Decision on Accelerating Scientific and Technological Progress" and proposed a strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education. From May 26 to 30, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council held a National Science and Technology Conference in Beijing. Jiang Zemin pointed out at the conference that the decision of the Party Central Committee and the State Council to implement the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education is a major deployment based on the historical experience and the reality of China. The strategy of rejuvenating the country through science, technology and education regards science and technology and education progress as a powerful driving force for economic and social development. It is a fundamental measure to ensure the sustainable, rapid, and healthy development of the national economy and enhance international competitiveness. The improvement of China's independent innovation capability in science and technology has played an important role in achieving leapfrog development. ^[1]