基础研究
basic research

中共中央政治局2月21日下午就加强基础研究进行第三次集体学习。中共中央总书记习近平在主持学习时强调，要切实加强基础研究，夯实科技自立自强根基。
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged strengthening basic research so as to consolidate self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Xi made the remarks when chairing the third group study session of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee on Tuesday afternoon.