As a comprehensive national agricultural research institution, CAAS is focused on China's major research, applied research, and high-tech research programs. It is dedicated to addressing major technologi-cal issues that are fundamental and vital to the overall growth of the country's agriculture and rural economy.In response to the call from the CPC Central Committee and the State Councilfor Rural Development and AgriculturaIResearch,CAAS redoubles its commitment to remain China's premier national agricultural research team. Focusing on frontier technologies in international agricultural sciences, major demand for the country's development, andconstruction of modern agriculture,the academy is increasing efforts to become one of the world's best research institutions, to scale the heights of agricultural sciences, and to take the lead in achieving breakthroughs in agricultural research. It is leading agricultural research forces nationwide to sustain-ably improve innovation capacities and to make technological progress.The move willlay a solid foundation for China to join ranks with the world's best on the agricultural research front, to guarantee the country's food safety, and to make pivotal contributions to the rural economy and to agricultural growth in general.