In China's Destiny & Chinese Economic Theory, Chiang Kai-Shek wrote that:
The two most important ways to understand and utilize man's nature are: First, to preserve the inherited ethics of the nation and restore its traditional wisdom and ability; second, to master the advanced science of the West and introduce the newest Western technical skills.
Chiang's statement aligns very well with China's present-day strategies.
Today, Confucius is back in favor.
Source: Confucius’ Impact on Modern China
China’s leading companies tend to excel at “applications of existing technology, rather than original research
Source: Unplugging America: Is China Ready to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Technology?
I wonder why Chiang didn't mention technological self-reliance?