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Biotechnology and bioeconomy in China
Author(s) -
Li Qing,
Zhao Qinghua,
Hu Yihong,
Wang Hongguang
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
biotechnology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.144
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1860-7314
pISSN - 1860-6768
DOI - 10.1002/biot.200600133
Subject(s) - biosafety , china , industrialisation , sustainability , investment (military) , business , political science , microbiology and biotechnology , economic growth , engineering ethics , engineering , economics , politics , biology , ecology , law
From the review of the achievements and advantages in the development of biotechnology (BT) and bioindustry in China, it is clear that the bioeconomy would provide a tremendous opportunity for China to develop sustainably or even surpass a few developed countries. A long‐term vision has been made to guide the research and development and industrialization of BT in China. This review detailed the strategies, targets, priorities, and key technologies in each stage. Furthermore, the reviewers expatiated on the establishment of the favorable policies, the foundation of the professional groups, the establishment of the advanced laboratories or centers, the investment mechanisms, the development and evaluation of biosafety, the encouragement and suppor7 for the international collaborations and exchanges, and the establishment of the general organizational structure.