On the occasion of the opening of the World Young Scientist Summit 2019, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the summit!

At present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is flourishing, and is going to impose profound impacts on economic development, social progress, global governance, and so on. The future of science and technology is dependent on the young! It is a common aspiration of all countries to carry out scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, as well as to promote innovation and cooperation among young people. The Summit is committed to building an open exchange platform to promote cooperation among scientists, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. It will facilitate mutual benefits and win-win solutions, and summon the confidence, wisdom and power for global challenges.

I hope that everyone present at the Summit, under the theme of “Converging the World’s Talents, Creating a Better Future”, will promote exchanges and mutual references to consolidate the foundation of friendship and tighten the belt for cooperation; allow more young scientific talents to realize their aspirations and dreams, and lead economic and social development using scientific and technological innovations, thereby to build together a better future for mankind!

I wish the Summit a great success!

Xi Jinping

President of the People’s Republic of China

October 26, 2019