The vice-minister stressed it was important to balance three key relations.  First, relations between science, technology and the economy. Secondly, between current and future situations. And finally, providing temporary relief and long-term stability.

China has adopted a series of plans to help its science and technology sector ride out the global financial crisis.

The Central Government has not wavered amid economic uncertainty. This year it allocated nearly 150 billion yuan in developing science and technology, up more than a quarter from last year.

The vice-minister stressed it was important to balance three key relations. First, relations between science, technology and the economy. Secondly, between current and future situations. And finally, providing temporary relief and long-term stability.

(CCTV September 17, 2009)