By 2015, invention patent grants to Chinese nationals annually is expected to crack the world top ten, according to a Medium and Long-term Plan on Patent Talent Development (2010-2020) issued by Central Organization Ministry of the CPC and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security recently.

Under the plan, by 2015, obstacles blocking flow of technical talents would be basically removed. System for evaluation, use and inspiration of talents would be improved. Public service system and a typical law and regulation framework for talents would be established. Environment for talent growth would be improved. In parallel, S&T contributed 50%+ to the economic development and foreign technology dependence reduces to 40%.  

(China IP News)