Scientists urged to contribute to innovation-oriented country

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong (C) talks with Wang Yongzhi (L), an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and the chief designer of Shenzhou-6 manned space program, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 26, 2006. Zeng spoke highly of Wang's outstanding contribution to China's space program, hoping Wang would help train more innovative personnel for the development of space science.

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong (C), accompanied by Wang Xiaodong (L2), director of the Beijing-based National Institute of Biological Sciences, visits the laboratories at the institute, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 26, 2006. Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong on Thursday called on science workers to make greater contribution to building an innovation-oriented country in China.

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong (C) talks with Lu Liangshu (R), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 26, 2006. Zeng extended Spring Festival greetings to Lu during the visit, and thanked 81-year-old academician for his contribution to China's wheat breeding and cultivation over the last 60 years.