The reporter learned from the National Bureau of Statistics that in 2024, the total investment in research and experimental development (RD) in China's society will be 3613 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%. The policy system supporting scientific and technological innovation in our country is constantly improving, the diversified investment pattern is accelerating, and the dominant position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation is constantly strengthening, providing strong support for the continuous growth of research and development funds. The intensity of research and development funding investment continues to increase. In 2024, China's R&D expenditure intensity (R&D expenditure to GDP ratio) will reach 2.68%, maintaining a steady upward trend. The investment in basic research has grown rapidly. In 2024, China's basic research expenditure will be 249.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%; The proportion of R&D funds is 6.91%, continuing the upward trend. In recent years, China has made significant progress in the construction of large-scale scientific facilities and major scientific and technological infrastructure, and has achieved a number of major original achievements in fields such as quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences. (New Society)