Program 973
Program 973 or also known as National Basic Research Program is a basic research program initiated by the People's Republic of China to achieve technology and strategic edge in the development of the rare earth minerals industry.Cite error: The <ref> tag name cannot be a simple integer (see the help page).
History
The program was initiated in 1997 by the Chinese government to develop basic research, innovations and technologies aligned with national priorities in economic development and social development.Cite error: The <ref> tag name cannot be a simple integer (see the help page). The program was managed by the then Ministry of Science and Technology.
Over the years the program has dedicated funding to areas such as agriculture, health, information, energy, environment, resources, population and materials.Cite error: The <ref> tag name cannot be a simple integer (see the help page).