(8) Our national economic and S & T plans were hot connected closely. Economic plans were drafted without taking advantage of science and technology and the development of science and technology were not fully Incorporated In the national economic plan, thus creating a gap between planned activities and their execution. These represented some of the typical problems we had In the past and may exist In other developing countries as wei 1¥ even 'though th&y may not originate from the same causes, MElt CHANGES Despite about over aspec:ts. these serious problems. encouraging changes have come the last few years, These can be summarized In ten (1) Ge>vernment officials and enterprise management personnel at different levels. from the Premier of the State Council to the ministers, from provincial governors to mayors of various cities. enterprise managers to factory directors, are alf taking direct responslbll lty for science and technology for development. Some provinces have designated certain years as the year of science and technology for development. On the basts of comprehensive surveys of Its respective resources. and taking Into account Its economic development potentlalse each province has·proposed Its plans and programs for the overal I exploration and economic development through the advances of science and technology. Within each province different sectors have also formulated detailed plans for the coor­ dinated developoment· of science, technology and economy. {2) C-hinese scientists and technolog leal personnel now have· a clearer orienta-tion In what they do. and a higher sense of responsi­ bility towards society. to the well being of their people and are happier more than ever to contribute their knowledge and experience io economic benefits. In 'the light of the new guide! lne for science and technology, me>re efforts are now being devoted to the applied and development research. Over 90 percent of reseaTch funds are 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the connection between national economic and science and technology plans, highlighting the importance of integrating science and technology into economic development. It also mentions the increased sense of responsibility among scientists and technology personnel towards society and the economy. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on the relationship between science, technology, and economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology