China National Center for Biotechnology Development
Ministry of Science and Technology, P. R. China
September, 2005
China National Center for Biotechnology Development.1
Introduction2
I. Achievements.3
a. Pioneer breakthroughs.3
b. A considerable team of biotechnologists.3
c. A series of important R & D accomplishments.3
d. Rapid growth of Biotech industry.4
II. Mission.5
a. BT: a necessary support for ensuring food supplies in future.5
b. BT contributes to the improvement of people's health6
c. Important role Of BT in developing green industry6
d. BT is urgently needed for the improvement of ecological environment.7
e. Relieving energy pressure and exploiting the new era of biomass need a strong support from BT8
III. Opportunities.9
a. BE provides a good opportunity for the developing countries with abundant bio-resources as the latecomers to surpass the formers.9
b. China's advantage in the development of BI.9
c. BT creates a historical opportunity for the great renaissance of Chinese nation.10
IV. Long-term Vision.13
a. Guiding principle.13
b. Guidelines.13
c. Strategies.13
d. Objectives and targets.14
V. Priorities and Key Technology.15
VI. Strategies and Approaches.19
a. Establish favorable policy.19
b. Introducing and training qualified scientists.19
c. Establish centers of world excellence20
d. Increasing capital investment21
e. Strengthening BS development and evaluation.21
f. Strengthening international cooperation and exchanges21
g. Improving organizational structure and leadership.22