micro-computers and developing mechatronlc products. Meanwhile, China will speed up Its modernized communication systems In areas with fast economic development and high communication flows• such as BeiJing. Tlenjln, Tangshan, the Yangzhl River Delta, etc. In addition, space technologists will be explored actively, ·with emphasis on communication, broadcasting satellite. while land end meterorologlcal setel lites will be developed according to our resource potential. Social Implications of scientific end technological develo,-e•t ~ The development of science end technology In China has strong socio-economic Implications. It Increases labour productivity and economic benefIts, provJ·des more education opportunities. Improves the I I vI ng envIronment, advances mater lei and cuI tura·l Prosperity and betters the quality of life. It also expands Iff• expectancy. In the process of Industrialization, certain social diseases have occurred and would occur. such as environmental pollution and so on. Yet, It Is not science end technology which Is respo­ nsible; rather, the cause lies In policy and management. Under certain circumstances. mechanization and automation can also lead to labour surplus. This Issue holds special lmpllca­ flons for China. a country with a billion people. which has to cope with the problems of employment at alI times. Fortunately• the application of new technologies has so far not caused serious unemployment, but only created more job opportunities on the contrary. At least. new technologies have not posed any threat In this regard~ Sctence and techaology In a longer term perspective r As Indicated earlier. the Chinese government Is presently formulating e long term science and technology development plan from 1986 to 2000, and has Identified a number of priority areas. -The major objective of this plan Is: C1f apply extensivelY before 2000 the advanced technologies whlch·are widely used In the developed countries In the seventies and early eighties. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of science and technology in China, specifically mentioning micro-computers, mechatronics, communication systems, space technology, and meteorological satellites. It also touches on the social implications of scientific and technological development, including labor productivity, economic benefits, education opportunities, environmental impact, and employment. The text highlights the Chinese government's long-term plan for science and technology development, aiming to apply advanced technologies by 2000.

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