Chen Qingquan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who is known as the "Father of Electric Vehicles in Asia", returned to Hong Kong a few days ago to participate in the 150th Anniversary Carnival organized by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and accepted an exclusive interview with reporters from "Hong Kong 01".
There are four reports in this visit, this is the third one.
Scientists have a motherland, and science knows no borders.
Science is endless.
The Latin "Veritas" on the Harvard University emblem tells all scientists to pursue the truth, find out the laws of nature, and benefit all mankind.
Chen Qingquan, an engineering giant who grew up in Indonesia, studied at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and traveled his academic career to China, the United States and Europe, was asked about the competition between China and the United States in the field of science and technology in recent years. There must be healthy competition, because the purpose of competition is to promote the progress of the world: "There must be no vicious competition, and no political stick can be used to interfere."
The US government began to tighten visa arrangements for Chinese students last year.
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China and the United States must be open and inclusive to attract talents
Chen Qingquan believes that the exchanges of talents and technology between China and the United States should be enhanced, and the opening up should be expanded.
He gave an example: "Before World War II, the United States had preferential immigration policies, so there was Einstein, etc. Why is the United States strong and why did it replace Britain? Isn't it because it has absorbed talents from all over the world?", "Now American Materials Science The most powerful are some Chinese. There will be more than 20 million Tsinghua alumni in Silicon Valley," emphasizing that an open talent policy will contribute to the development of science and technology in a country.
"Everyone learns from each other, learns from each other, and cooperates for a win-win situation. The United States cannot close its doors, and China must be more open and tolerant in its policies to attract talents," Chen Qingquan said.
On August 14, 2021, Chen Qingquan accepted an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" after attending the 150th Anniversary Carnival of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Electric cars do not rely on foreign Chen: I am very confident
However, in recent years, China-US trade wars and technology wars have been clouded, and the United States has taken measures to restrict Chinese companies from obtaining chips.
When asked by reporters about his views, Chen Qingquan said that most of China's electric vehicles are autonomous. "We started our own way and focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), so pure electric vehicles are better than them. The low-end has now entered an increasingly high-end market."
Series report (1):
Interview with Chen Qingquan | The United States leads the electric car to come back to life. His words 40 years ago made China follow
Series report (2):
Interview with Chen Qingquan｜Each has its strengths and weaknesses in the field of electric vehicles at home and abroad, remember to keep a low profile and not be complacent
He pointed out that, especially in the face of climate change issues, pure electric vehicles contribute more to the environment than hybrids.
"This proves that China's course is right. The two main components of China's motor and battery are its own. Foreign countries can't "knock their necks"."
In terms of chips, he pointed out that China can now make its own chips for automobiles. "Moreover, the United States has not sanctioned chips for automobiles for most Chinese companies." Chen Qingquan said that in the field of electric vehicles, "our mainstream is relying on ourselves, not foreign countries." , I am very confident about this!"
In August 2017, the "Academician Chen Qingquan Science and Technology Innovation Center" led by Chen Qingquan settled in Beijing Future Science City.
(The picture is taken from the website of China University of Mining and Technology)
Scientists don’t retire: keep on giving as your heart is beating
Speaking of personal planning, Chen Qingquan said that the mission of a scientist is to pursue the truth. Even if he is more than 80 years old, "As long as a scientist is still alive, his heart is still beating, and there is no Alzheimer’s disease, there is no retirement. Continue to find the laws of the world."
In recent years, he has established Academician Chen Qingquan's Science and Technology Innovation Center in Beijing, and set up branch centers in Germany, Sweden, Canada, South Korea, and Turkey, with the goal of branding.
He looks forward to coordinating global technology (talents), policies, markets, and finance, so that everyone can play their strengths, contribute science, and create value together.
He said that it is necessary to apply the Olympic spirit to science and technology, carry forward the unity, cooperation and friendship of the world's five-color scientists, explore nature, pursue truth, and seek the well-being of all mankind.
Chen Qingquan said that the center must not only do well in electric vehicles, but also build smart energy and smart transportation to contribute to the sustainable development of the world.
He has not forgotten to remind: "Sustainable development and addressing climate change must be achieved through global cooperation. It will not work if a country is strong enough. Globalization is unstoppable by any force, and it is a general direction in the interests of the people of the world. ".
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