抄録
The Science and Technology Basic Law has been implemented through the Science and Technology Basic Plan. The First Phase of the Plan was focused on improvement of research environment, with quantitative goals. Success was mixed, which prompted the emphasis on prioritized subject selection and contribution to competitiveness in the second phase, along with innovations of the S&T systems including higher education. The results of the second phase are now under assessment. Issues remaining to be dealt with include incorporation of unexpected but urgent research topics, and devising an incentive mechanism to ensure consistency between the policy and specific projects.
