Shou Xiaoli:

Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your introduction. Next, we will move on to the Q&A session. Please identify the media organization you represent before raising your questions.

Science and Technology Daily:

We've noticed that Henan has introduced new measures to boost scientific and technological innovation. Could you share more details about this with us? Thank you.

Wang Kai:

Thank you for your question. Faced with a complex external environment and a new round of technological and industrial revolution, the CPC Henan Provincial Committee has taken a forward-looking approach to planning and decision-making for the next 30 years. We have established the pioneering Science and Technology Innovation Committee, with the Party secretary and the governor of Henan serving as its chairs. This committee has systematically planned and advanced the construction of an innovation system and comprehensive reform. We are striving to accelerate scientific and technological innovation, which can be seen in four main aspects.

First, we have built a "three-pillared" innovation platform. To better align with national strategic technology initiatives, we have developed the Zhongyuan Science and Technology City, Zhongyuan Medical Science City, and Zhongyuan Agricultural Valley as a three-pillared innovation framework. Within a year, Zhongyuan Science and Technology City has risen to 19th among 348 similar cities nationwide, climbing 12 spots. Zhongyuan Medical Science City is now home to eight research institutes and 54 biopharmaceutical companies. It has also translated 55 research outcomes into practical applications. Zhongyuan Agricultural Valley has attracted 53 research platforms and 74 seed companies, cultivating the development of 122 new varieties. These areas have become magnets for Henan's innovation resources, talent, and driving forces of innovation.

Second, we have fostered dynamic forces for innovation development. Henan has continually strengthened the role of enterprises as the main drivers of innovation, facilitating the convergence of various innovation elements toward enterprises. We have provided comprehensive services for science and technology-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and high-tech enterprises, leading to the cultivation of 116 leading innovative companies, 454 high-growth gazelle companies, and 26,000 science and technology-oriented SMEs. For instance, DFD Group from Jiaozuo produces key materials for new energy batteries, while Autobio in Zhengzhou manufactures reagents and instruments for extracorporeal diagnosis. Their unique technologies have positioned them at the forefront of market competition.

Third, we have created an environment conducive to attracting and retaining talent. Henan prioritizes talent attraction and cultivation as a fundamental and strategic initiative. We have implemented comprehensive policies and measures to attract, nurture, employ, and retain talent. Over the past three years, we have attracted 28 top experts, 369 pioneering talents, and 16,000 individuals with doctoral or postdoctoral degrees. Currently, the province's total number of talented individuals exceeds 14.1 million, with an increasing number choosing to work in Henan and fulfill their dreams there.

Lastly, we have achieved outstanding innovation results. Henan has vigorously promoted collaborative innovation between industry, academia, and research institutions. We have encouraged enterprises above designated size to collaborate with universities in establishing 1,503 research and development centers. These efforts have led to 76 projects receiving national key research and development funding and the implementation of 78 provincial-level key scientific and technological projects. For instance, Songshan Laboratory in Henan is a provincial facility focused on researching and applying next-generation information technology. They've developed an endogenous cloud-native security platform , creating a robust cybersecurity shield for protected entities. This platform shifts from the traditional reactive defense method of "closing the barn door after the horse has bolted" to a proactive defense system with built-in immunity. The world's first endogenous cloud-native security platform is now up and running in Zhengzhou.

Henan will continue to build top-notch innovation platforms, foster leading innovation entities, and construct an exceptional innovation ecosystem. We aim to make innovation a defining feature of Henan in the new era. Thank you.