and International Roundtable on Science and Technology Pol Icy held this year. These gatherings have not only provided excel lent opportunities for people from various countries to exchange expe­ riences, but also fostered closer co-operation among various Institutions In this field. PLANS Since 1983, according to plans of the State Council. the State Science and Technology Commission (SSTC), In conjunction wtth "the Sta-te Planning Commission (SPC) and. the S-tate Economic Commission <SEC), has been engaged In the del lberatlon and formula-tion of specific technical policies for ~he major Industrial and economic sectors. Participating In this effort are some 2.000 experts. By now, pol lcles have been formulated for agriculture, energy, material~ building construction and material, consumer goods, computer and Integrated circuit- urban and rural development, telecommunication, en~lronment, etc. With regard to science and technology planning, the Chinese government formual"ted In 1980 a science and technology priority project plan for the 6th five year plan (1980-1985). This plan Is characterized by Its close link with economic development with emphasis on the role of science and technology In socio-economic development, and on the key technological Issues In agriculture• energy, transporta-tion and comprehensive uti I lzatlon of natur~l resources. 38 priority projec-ts were lndentlfled at the national I eve I. Since·. 1983, SSTC, SPC and SEC have been engaged jointly In the formulation of a longer term science and technology develop­ ment plan to the year 2000. The part that deals with priority science and· technology programmes In the major sectors has now been comple-ted. 19 priority areas have been chosen1 agricul­ ture, energy, transportation and communication, Iron and steel• 35 non-ferrous metal, petro-chemical Industry, wood Industry, health and medical care, environmental protection, electronics, machine building, textile Industry, biotechnology, computers, computer software, optical fibre communication, new· material, nuclear 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the Chinese government's plans and policies related to science and technology, with a focus on the formulation of specific technical policies for various industrial and economic sectors. It also touches on the role of science and technology in socio-economic development and the priority projects identified for national development. Given the emphasis on science, technology, and economic development, it is likely that the text is most closely related to the categories of Economic development, Industry, and Science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry, Science and technology