The seventh edition of
Italy-China Science, Technology & Innovation Week proves the two
countries share a joint vision on the value of scientific
research, Education Minister Stefania Giannini said Thursday in
Naples.
She spoke at Naples' Città della Scienza (City of Science)
museum in the presence of Chinese Science and Technology
Minister Wan Gang.
"There is a shared vision of the strategic value of
research and the formation of the ever more qualified human
capital (we need) to face the great challenges requiring
long-term policies and investments, without being slaves to the
short-term," Giannini said, citing health care for an aging
global population, climate change, and mass migrations.
Her Chinese counterpart agreed.
"China and Italy must promote growth and the strategic
opportunities that innovation brings with it (in the knowledge
that) talents can be used in common if we are to meet the
expectations of the future," Gang said.
The two countries are working to "build an ever wider
cooperation platform in order to solve problems such as
environmental pollution and helping a greater number of students
realize their dreams," the Chinese minister said.
Italy and China share a strong scientific and cultural
relationship that has been consolidating over time, Giannini
added.
"This year's science week features innovative tools, such
as the meeting of the network of start-ups that Chinese Science
and Technology Minister Wan Gang and I launched some months
ago," the Italian minister said.
Today the start-ups network has become a reality and can
benefit from funding for exchange programs so young Chinese and
Italian entrepreneurs can experience and learn from each other's
systems, Giannini explained.
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