eomputers and has deterred the creation of 8 national computer retrieval network; (3) for research personnel, aging knowledge has beomce a problem;· Information updating and training are required. In order to Improve and expand the role of scientific and technological Information. It Is highly necessary to train Infor­ mation management and processing personnel on the one hand. and Information users on the other. Increased expenditures and up­ graded facilities are also necessary. STRENGTHENING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AND FOR DEYELOPING COUNTRIES AND THEJR·lJNKAGE TO THE-PRODUCTION SYSTEM ( Link~ge between research and development projects/unviersities and the production system l Over the recent years, great efforts have been made In Cblna to foster close 1 lnkage between research Institutes and the production systems. Apart from encouraging technology transfer from laboratores to production sectors and the adoption of new .technologies In enterprises. the following measures have been taken to effectively Integrate S and T end production. Ct) The establishment of research and production alliance: Through economic contracts. al lienee Is forged among research Institutes, universities and production enterprises under differ­ ent jurisdictions to form a system of research. design, demons­tration, pilot plant experiment and Industrial production. The benefits will be shared by the participating organizations. C2) The establishment of technology development centers: Research Institutes, !~eluding those within universities, under different jurisdictions join together. through economic contracts. to develop certain production technologies and then provide Integrated technologies to the production sectors. (3) The establishment of regional science and technology exchange, consultancy and service centers: These centers organize end provide links among research Institutes, universities and ~nterprlses to facilitate fnter-organfzatlo~el technology tran­ Sfer, joint research, sharing equipment, technical Consultancy, personnel training, etc. Most cities In China have now establish• •d centers of this kind• 47 (4) Long term cooperatlofl between research Institutes and production sectors: Research Institutes, universities end produc­
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of strengthening research and development in developing countries, particularly in China. It highlights the need for information management and processing personnel, as well as the creation of alliances and centers to facilitate technology transfer and cooperation between research institutes, universities, and production sectors. This suggests that the primary focus is on science and technology, with potential implications for economic development and industry.

**Category**
Science and technology, Industry