Lin Xin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology: Significant progress has been made in the construction of the Beijing International Science and Innovation Center.

On the 18th, Deputy Minister Lin Xin of the Ministry of Science and Technology stated at a press conference of the State Council Information Office that after years of efforts, significant progress has been made in the construction of the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center. The original innovation capability continues to strengthen, with the overall research and development investment intensity remaining above 6%. The proportion of basic research expenditure exceeds 15%. The number of highly cited scientists ranks first globally among cities. It has nurtured and formed three trillion-level industrial clusters for the new generation of information technology, pharmaceuticals and health, and technology services.