cover a wider scope and richer contents. ~ ISSUES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVElOPMENT IN THE FUTORE t Concerns during the next 5 years z Heed for realignment of policies and Implementation structures: China's basic policy guidelines for science and technology development will not change and will be Implemented consistently. This, however, does not Imply any rigidity In specific policies and measures. To carry out our general guideline J Inking economic development with scientific and technical progress, real lgnment of policies In certain specific areas wtll be necessary. The same holds true for sectoral technical policies, which may ·oe readjusted as the general environment develops. China Is presently undertaking reforms In economic system and science-technology management systems. The existing unsatisfac­ tory Implementation structure will also undergo necessary reforms at appropriate time. lectors requiring special attention : Agriculture, energy, transportation and communication, science-technology. education are the five strategic development areas In our national economic development, and wll I receive special attention. With regard to science and technology priorities, In the future. the following areas have been Identified by the Chinese government: agriculture. energy, transporatlon and communica­tion. Iron end steel. non-ferrous metals, petrochemical Industry• food lndustry,health and medical care, environmental protection, biotechnology, computers. computer software, optical fibre commu-nl•atlon, new material, nuclear technology, basic research, etc. In addition, space technology and ocean engineering will etso be accorded priority. Based on these priorities, we ere now forau­ latlng the seventh five year plan from 1986 to ·1990, end the long term development plan from 1986 to 2000. Eaerglng tecbaologles : Priorities In emerging technologies are listed above. Among these. however. the development of microelectronics, tncludlng computer, and software, will rcelve top priority •. Efforts are being made to establish a sound IC Industry as early as possible. with the Immediate goal of producing and extensively applying 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a strategic plan for China's science and technology development, with a focus on aligning policies and implementation structures to support economic growth and address specific concerns. The text mentions various sectors and industries that will receive special attention, including agriculture, energy, transportation, and communication, as well as emerging technologies like microelectronics and biotechnology. This suggests that the category should be related to science and technology, as well as economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology