Vice-Premier Li Lanqing and Vice-Premier Wen Jiabao attended a science lecture in Beijing on October 20.

　After the lecture, Li Lanqing said the development of science and technology in the upcoming 21st century will bring about new opportunities and challenges to China.

　Lin noted that such lectures are held to help government officials catch up with the pace of the development in the new century. He urged to further recognize the urgency of implementing the state strategy of reinvigorating the nation with science and education.

　State councilors Ismail Amat and Wang Zhongyu were also among the audience.

　It is the third such lecture arranged by the General Office of the State Council for Party and government officials. Today's lecture was given by Vice-Minister of Science and Technology Xu Guanhua.

　The lecturer focused on the main trends in the development of science and technology in the world.