Technology is the weapon of a country. A country relies on it for strength, enterprises rely on it for success, and people's lives rely on it for excellence. Recently, the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, and the Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Sciences were held in Beijing. Domestic large aircraft has been put into commercial operation, domestic large cruise ships have been successfully built, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products have set sail for the sea... Entering a new era, we have deeply promoted the implementation of the innovation driven development strategy, vigorously promoted self-reliance in science and technology, and constantly achieved scientific and technological innovation breakthroughs, which has painted a vivid picture for Chinese path to modernization. Importing from a screw to a major country's heavy equipment demonstrates confidence, and science and technology have never driven national progress and benefited people's lives as they do today. Facts have proved that Chinese path to modernization depends on the modernization of science and technology, and high-quality development depends on scientific and technological innovation to cultivate new momentum. History and practice have proven that whoever can occupy the technological high ground can lead in modernization development. At present, a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation is surging, and there are still some shortcomings and weaknesses in the development of China's science and technology industry. We must firmly grasp strategic opportunities and increase innovation efforts. Cultivating and developing new quality productive forces through scientific and technological innovation can inject inexhaustible power into Chinese path to modernization, thus winning initiative, advantages and the future. In the 2023 National Science and Technology Award, significant achievements in the field of basic research continue to be produced, and the Natural Science Award has won first prize for 9 consecutive times; In response to major national strategic needs, a number of landmark achievements have been made in areas such as transportation, electronic information, and advanced manufacturing. This fully demonstrates that in order to develop new quality productive forces, it is necessary to promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. On the one hand, we need to promote primitive innovation from 0 to 1 and overcome the bottleneck problem; On the one hand, we need to assist in the application innovation from 1 to 100, focus on the key areas and weak links of modern industrial system construction, and promote the transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements. If technological innovation is compared to the new engine of China's development, then reform is an essential ignition system for igniting this new engine. In recent years, the rapid development of China's artificial intelligence industry has benefited from the successive introduction of relevant local regulations and the implementation of artificial intelligence algorithm innovation action plans. To develop new productive forces, it is necessary to further deepen reforms comprehensively and form a new type of production relationship that is compatible with them. From leveraging the advantages of the new national system, building a solid foundation and foundation for scientific and technological innovation, to deepening the reform of the scientific and technological management system, and resolutely breaking down the ideological and institutional barriers that constrain scientific and technological innovation, only then can institutional advantages be transformed into competitive advantages in science and technology. Building a strong country in science and technology, the responsibility of the scientific and technological front is on our shoulders, and our mission is glorious! Li Deren, the recipient of the highest national science and technology award, resolutely returned to China after completing his studies abroad. "Now is the time to 'milk the country'," he said; Xue Qikun maintains a "7-11" daily routine all year round, "turning chance into necessity requires exhausting almost all possibilities.". The spirit of scientists embodied in them has always inspired researchers to have lofty aspirations, patriotic dedication, and a commitment to innovation. Promoting more talents to stand out is inseparable from more proactive, open, and effective talent policies, as well as a social atmosphere that respects labor, knowledge, talent, and creativity. There is great potential for China's independent innovation cause! Our country's vast number of scientific and technological workers have great potential! " The majority of scientific and technological workers integrate their academic pursuit into the great cause of building a scientific and technological power, forge ahead and pursue excellence, which will surely accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance, and lay a solid foundation for the towering building of Chinese path to modernization. (Lai Xin She)