China will build 12 major technological infrastructure projects
and about 30 national science centers and labs, aiming to enhance
its innovative capability, according to a plan released by the
State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC) on Sunday.
The 12 major technological infrastructures, such as spallation
neutron source (SNS) and large-sized astronomical telescope, cover
areas like aviation, bio-tech and life science, the plan shows.
However, SDRC didn't specify in the plan the amount of money
China will invest in the projects.
In 2006, China implemented the national guidelines for medium
and long-term science and technology development and the 11th
Five-year Plan for science and technology.
(Xinhua News Agency February 26, 2007)