ZHANG Donggang: Advancing the Integrated Development of Education, Science and Technology, and Talent

To build a modern socialist country in all respects, education serves as the foundation, science and technology as the key, and talent as the cornerstone.

The essence of education lies in nurturing people. Through systematic knowledge transmission and the cultivation of innovation capabilities, education enriches the soil for talent development, which in turn strengthens brand building and fosters a brand culture that values excellence and quality. Adhering to the principle that science and technology are the primary productive forces, we should drive technological innovation to enhance product performance, enrich brand connotations, and inject powerful momentum into the development of new quality productive forces. Talent is the crucial intellectual resource for the advancement of education and science and technology. Their professionalism and creativity determine the quality and level of brand development. By striving for the coordinated development of education, science and technology, and talent, we can continuously enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese brands.

Universities represent the convergence points of education, science and technology, and talent. They must promote the integrated advancement of these three pillars, facilitate the construction of an independent knowledge system, foster independent scientific and technological innovation, and cultivate talent autonomously. In this way, universities can make solid progress in building China into a country with strong brands and contribute more wisdom and strength to the realization of Chinese modernization.

1. Enhancing Cultural Leadership.

Promote the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics for the new era, tell compelling Chinese brand stories, and help construct a brand narrative system grounded in cultural identity. This will facilitate the transformation of brand building from a sole focus on economic value to one that embodies civilizational significance. .

2. Strengthening Innovation Empowerment.

Focusing on cutting-edge fields and key bottlenecks to accelerate the transformation and application of groundbreaking research, and enhance original innovation capabilities, thereby providing strong technological support for Chinese brands going global.

3. Building an Integrated Ecosystem.
       Break down barriers between disciplines, universities and enterprises, and academia and localities. Optimize disciplinary structures and innovate organizational models. By promoting the aggregation and integration of various resources, we can unlock greater economic efficiency and provide systemic support for the development of new quality productive forces and the construction of a strong nation of brands.

4. Expanding Global Influence.
       Enhance communication and promotion efforts, deepen exchanges and mutual learning, and advance joint research and development, collaborative talent cultivation, and co-creation of brands. Through these measures, we can accelerate the formation of new quality productive forces and create new opportunities to expand the global influence of Chinese brands.

(The above views are excerpted and translated from an article by ZHANG Donggang, Chair of the University Council and President of the National Academy of Development and Strategy, Renmin University of China, published on People’s Daily titled “Advancing the Integrated Development of Education, Science and Technology, and Talent”)

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Translator: ZHANG Yuqing
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