Premier Li Keqiang told leading postdoctoral talents that China needs to give its postdoctoral fellows a bigger role as the country builds an innovation-driven economy.

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the postdoctoral system in China in 1985.

Premier Li said on Nov 30 that postdoctoral researchers are expected to closely track trends and strengthen international cooperation and exchange.

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He noted that the country should rely more on human resources, and the fruits of innovation should better link with entrepreneurship.

The Premier suggested that businesses should play a larger role in cultivating postdoctoral talent, and the fruits of research should be converted into productivity faster.

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The talents “should dare to compete in the global arena” and promote themselves, Premier Li said.

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