In the early 1980, Jiang Zemin, then Minister of Electronics Ministry of China, assessed the IT industry as he strategic high ground in international competition. He "perceived the discrepancy between China level and the world's advanced level was so great that we had to do our utmost to catch up." Since then through numerous articles and frequent speeches he has drawn up a detailed technological and policy roadmap for doing exactly that. This volume collects over 25 pieces written over more than 20 years. It demonstrates the former president of China authority and insight into the development of China IT industry since the introduction of reforms, and the cutting-edge issues experienced throughout the global IT industry. Jiang ambitious goal is the transformation of China into a leader in the global IT industry by 2020. This volume offers IT industry analysts, China watchers, policy makers and advisors, IT researchers, and investors a singular and authoritative view on how China should get there.Establishes key measurements for the development of China IT industrySets forth the priorities for government and industryIdentifies opportunities for interrelating military and civilian R&D and applicationsReveals key obstacles to progress and directives for overcoming themSets out an R&D agenda for industryNames the core industry sectors for government and industry investment Identifies opportunities and the necessity for international collaborationEstablishes the need to develop China own IPR and to respect and protect others IPR
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