China’s Xi Jinping calls for innovation system overhaul to beat global tech rivals

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an overhaul of China's innovation system to strengthen global competitiveness amid intensifying tech rivalry. During the presentation of the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award, he emphasized attracting overseas talents and improving innovation ecosystem flaws.

President Xi Jinping has called for stronger efforts to draw overseas talent and address flaws in China’s innovation ecosystem, as intensifying tech rivalry pushes Beijing to bolster its global competitiveness. Xi underscored these priorities on Wednesday as he presented China’s highest scientific honour – the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award – to solid-state lithium battery pioneer Chen Liquan and military airborne radar expert Ben De. Each 2025 laureate received 5 million yuan...