With the successful implementation of the plans, CAS will become among the world's top five research bodies in terms of innovative research output by 2010 and in the world's top three by 2020.

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Their scientific communities are eager to conduct research with Chinese scientists.

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We are confident of being among the top three research academies throughout the world.

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We are very likely to develop our own team of internationally leading scientists, as China enjoys the world's fastest economic development, which has created the golden chances for Chinese scientists to show their creativity.

87

We support leading scientists who make concrete and crucial contributions to the innovation of science and technology.

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