2015年CRI Innovation will Lead China's Development: Report

 

The report is meant to provide suggestions for Chinese central authorities putting together the 13th five-year plan.

One of the over-riding themes in the research report is how to keep China's economy moving under the "New Normal."

This is the term being used to describe slower, but more sustainable growth.

Xin Chunying, deputy General Secretary of the National People's Congress Standing¹ Committee, suggests future development will heavily rely on innovation.

"An innovation-driven development model is being suggested, with technological² and systemic innovation highlighted as the key. Economic growth, industrial upgrades and the increase of our country's competitiveness is going to rely on technological advances."

The report is the culmination³ of some 4-months of field research by lawmakers.

It's calling for a continued push toward a market economy.

At the same time, it also highlights income distribution, health, education and social security.

Xin Chunying says one area they're focusing on, in particular, is how to care for the country's elderly.

"Improving services for the elderly is one of the key areas we're focusing on in trying to building a well-off society in the 13th five-year plan period. The government is expected to play a leading role by providing financial support and policy incentives⁴. The public sector⁵ is also being encouraged to tap into the area."

The 13th five-year plan, the first under President Xi Jinping's leadership, is to map strategies for China's development with growth targets between next year and 2020.

The final goal is to produce a moderately prosperous society in the next 5-years.

The NPC's Xin Chunying says this is going to be done through better legislation.

"We're going to create new laws focusing on the protection of seniors' rights, comprehensive loan services and basic healthcare everyone. Legislation surrounding the protection of the maritime⁶ environment, poverty relief and food security will also be prioritized."

The next 5-year plan is to be formalized at a meeting of the country's top lawmakers and advisors⁷ later this year in Beijing.

For CRI, I'm Wang Mengzhen.

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

2 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

3 culmination   

n.顶点；最高潮

参考例句：

• The space race reached its culmination in the first moon walk.太空竞争以第一次在月球行走而达到顶峰。
• It may truly be regarded as the culmination of classical Greek geometry.这确实可以看成是古典希腊几何的登峰造级之作。

4 incentives   

激励某人做某事的事物( incentive的名词复数 )； 刺激； 诱因； 动机

参考例句：

• tax incentives to encourage savings 鼓励储蓄的税收措施
• Furthermore, subsidies provide incentives only for investments in equipment. 更有甚者，提供津贴仅是为鼓励增添设备的投资。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法

5 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

6 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

7 advisors   

n.顾问，劝告者( advisor的名词复数 )；（指导大学新生学科问题等的）指导教授

参考例句：

• The governors felt that they were being strung along by their advisors. 地方长官感到他们一直在受顾问们的愚弄。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• We will consult together with advisors about her education. 我们将一起和专家商议她的教育事宜。 来自互联网