Ladies and gentlemen,
Our country faces countless challenges in several ways due to the sheer size of our population. But we have a solution: technology.
Technology is the key to our social stability and security, the guardian of our lives and property. Imagine a world without the national governance system, without the CCTV System, without the packages inspection systems in key locations, and without the health code during the pandemic. How would you feel if your motorbike was stolen and never recovered? How would you travel if your safety can't get guaranteed wherever you go? How would you cope if the infection chain couldn't get controlled in no time? Technology is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is what protects us from harm and chaos, and what enables us to build a modern society with a huge population.
But technology is not only a shield, it is also a bridge, a bridge that connects us with each other, and with the rest of the world, a bridge that redistributes our resources and wealth, and balances our development, and a bridge that brings us closer to our goals and dreams. You may not realize it, but every day you benefit from the wonders of technology. When you turn on a tap in northern China, you drink water from the South. This is the charm of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. When you press the power button on your computer in the East, you use electricity from the West. This is the power of the East-to-West Electricity Diversion Project. When you buy fresh fruits and vegetables in the city, you support farmers in the countryside. This is the power of technology, the magic of resource on the move, the way to modernization.
In 1988, Deng Xiaoping put forth "science and technology are the primary productive forces". Technology guarantees social stability, and promotes redeployment of resources and wealth, driving our country's growth and prosperity. Together, we can foster a culture of innovation and build a future where technology serves our people and society. Thank you.