Mayor Gong Zheng delivered a speech, the first Technology Trade Summit Forum was held, and the 9th Shanghai International Fair opened for development | innovation | technology
Open chain connects the world and technology empowers the future. The 9th China International Technology Import and Export Fair, co sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the China National Intellectual Property Administration and the Shanghai Municipal Government, opened today in the World Expo Exhibition Hall. Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, Guo Tingting, deputy minister of the Ministry of Commerce, Lu Pengqi, deputy director of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, Li Weinong, director of the Economic and Financial Department of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Tang Zhiping, deputy governor of Shanxi Province, delivered speeches and jointly launched the ninth Shanghai Fair. Shanghai Vice Mayor Huayuan presided over the first Technology and Trade Summit Forum.
We must adhere to the principle that "technology is the primary productive force, talent is the primary resource, and innovation is the primary driving force", continuously strengthen the function of science and technology innovation as a source, and strive to promote new breakthroughs in the construction of science and technology innovation centers with global influence. We will further strengthen our forward-looking layout in science and technology, target the forefront of world science and technology and national strategic needs, initiate participation in international big science plans and projects, implement a number of major scientific and technological projects, and strive to achieve more original results. Further promote higher-level open innovation, accelerate the introduction of world-class scientific research institutions and innovative enterprises, attract world-class scientists to Shanghai for innovation and achievement transformation, strengthen scientific and technological exchanges and transactions, and accelerate the construction of an important hub connecting global innovation resources. Further build a more outstanding innovation ecosystem, improve policy systems that comply with innovation laws, strengthen the application and protection of intellectual property rights, cultivate an innovation culture, and allow the flower of innovation to enjoy more sunshine and rain. This Shanghai International Fair has a positive significance in promoting technological exchange and cooperation, driving the development of service trade, and driving industrial transformation and upgrading. We believe that the insightful insights of the guests at the Technology Trade Summit Forum will bring profound enlightenment.
Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization, delivered a video speech, while Zhou Hanmin, member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Chen Xudong, Chairman and General Manager of IBM Greater China, delivered keynote speeches. The forum released national technology trade innovation practice cases. Before the opening, the attending guests also participated in the museum tour together.
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This year's Shanghai International Fair adheres to the concept of "innovation driven development, protection of intellectual property rights, and promotion of technology trade", builds a platform to showcase global innovation achievements and solutions, deepens international exchanges and cooperation in technology trade, actively expands the import of advanced technologies, shares technological development achievements, promotes innovation through open cooperation, encourages the expansion of mature industrial technology exports, and better serves the construction of a new development pattern and the construction of an innovative country. This year's Shanghai International Fair is hosted by Macau as the guest city and Shanxi as the guest province, with an exhibition area of 35000 square meters and nearly a thousand participating companies.