On November 30, the 2nd MOST-Jiangsu Consultation Meeting was held in Nanjing. The meeting was chaired by MOST Vice Minister DU Zhanyuan. A host of leaders attended the meeting, including MOST Minister WAN Gang, Jiangsu Provincial Governor Luo Zhijun, Deputy Governor He Quan, Mayor of Nanjing Ji Jianye and Provincial Secretary-General Fan Jinlong.

Minister WAN highly affirmed Jiangsu’s achievements in science and technology. He also hoped that Jiangsu can fully implement the major projects, promote innovative economy, foster stronger new strategic industries, like new energies, new materials and new medicines.

The two sides reached consensus on the following key points: comprehensive pilot reforms in the science and technology system in Nanjing, supporting coastal areas in Jiangsu with science and technology, fostering new strategic industries, etc.