Phoenix TV:
Can you tell us what kind of measures will be taken to build up the talent pool for the country's space industry? Thank you.
Wu Yanhua:
We attribute the development of China's space industry to the strenuous efforts of generations of professional personnel, with Qian Xuesen, one of the most prominent founders of the country's space cause, as a role model. The development of the space industry is rooted in its talents. To disseminate space knowledge and attract more people to join the space industry, the government established an annual "China Space Day" from this year.
We plan to take the following measures to build up the talent pool:
Firstly, we will take great efforts to promote the "Spirit of the Manned Space Program" and overall space culture among elementary and secondary school students, inspiring their enthusiasm for science and motivating them to explore the unknown.
Secondly, the space industry plays a leading role in advancing science and technology and applying cutting-edge research fruits covering various fields such as physics, chemistry, electronics, etc. Many domestic universities are working to establish an astronautics department. The growing space industry is also driving basic science and theoretical study further.
Thirdly, the space industry itself is a high-level talent entity. We need world-class scientists, leading engineers and technicians, senior business managers and high-caliber entrepreneurs, as well as experts in international cooperation. Everyone needs to sharpen themselves in the rapidly growing industry and related areas.