党的十六大以来,我国科技创新能力稳步提升,部分领域进入世界前列,整体上与国际先进水平差距进一步缩小。由于研发投入的逐年增长,科技人力资源的大幅增加,企业的创新能力逐渐增强,使得我国国际竞争力不断提高,科技为经济社会发展和国家安全提供了强有力的支撑。 Since the 16th CPC National Congress, China's ability to innovate in science and technology has steadily risen and some areas have entered the front ranks of the world. As a whole, the gap with the international advanced level has further narrowed. Due to the year-by-year growth of investment in research and development and the substantial increase of human resources in science and technology, the innovation capability of enterprises has been gradually enhanced, making China's international competitiveness continuously improved and providing strong support for economic and social development and national security.