China's science, technology make breakthroughs in strategic sectors: minister

Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang answers questions at a press conference on speeding up the construction of innovative country on the sidelines of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2018. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China is taking a leading position in strategic high-tech sectors, such as space, deep-see, super-computing and nuclear energy, Minister of Science and Technology said Saturday.

China's fundamental research achievements also have world impact, Wan Gang, the minister said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.