seedling corporations, terti llzer departments, etc. AI I of this resulted In the ever expanding production capacity despite severe natural disasters. (7) The sources of Investment In science and technology have Increased. In the past. It Is only the Government that allocates budget for research. But. now the production sectors are encou­ raged to make separate Investments In research which may substan­tially Improve the competitiveness of their products. They can also sel I their rsearch results In the form of I lcence, consulta­ ncy services, etc. This has become an Important part of the overall Investment for science and technology. According to statistics from Sichuan, some 20 to 30 percent of the province's research expenditure comes from this source. In t98t, the State Science and Technology Commission and the Ministry of Finance Jointly Issued a regulation for the use of sales and turnovers for research and technical Innovations, whereby the enterprises would gain economically through such ventures. (8) The problems of personnel mobil lty have been Improved to a great extent. Scientists. technological and engineering experts today have much greater freedom than In the past to move or transfer from one Institute to antoher In order to find the kind of work more suited to their specialization. In certain areas, they are permlttted to resign from their job and start their own research contracts with farming communities. factories or other business undertakings. There are also agencies which specialize In the transfer of technical personnel, Identification of employment for col lege gradijates. etc. Higher pays are offered to scientists who are willing to go to remote or Isolated areas by the local govenments and better living conditions are provided to these people. (9) A large number of medium and smal I cities have developed rapidly through concentrated efforts on the development and application of science and technology. These cities a~e 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of science and technology in a specific region, highlighting its impact on the economy, industry, and society. It mentions the growth of production capacity, increased investment in research, and improved personnel mobility. The text also touches on the government's role in promoting scientific research and innovation.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology