Chen Yannian, 190 1, was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. He graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in his early years, then went to the United States to study, and obtained a doctorate in economics from Harvard University. After returning to China, he successively served as director of the State Economic Committee, director of the State Planning Commission and vice premier of the State Council. He is one of the outstanding leaders in China's modernization drive and is known as "the father of China's economics".

Chen Yannian's contribution

Chen Yannian is an important promoter and practitioner of China's modernization, and his contributions are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Promote economic restructuring.

During his tenure in the State Economic Committee and the State Planning Commission, Chen Yannian promoted the economic system reform in China. He put forward the idea of "grasping the big and letting go of the small", that is, grasping key state enterprises and letting go of developing the non-state-owned economy, which was very forward-looking at that time. He also put forward a "three-step" strategy, that is, developing agriculture first, then developing light industry and finally developing heavy industry. This war has provided a guiding ideology for China's economic development.

Promote opening to the outside world

During his tenure as Vice Premier of the State Council, Chen Yannian actively promoted China's opening to the outside world. He put forward the strategy of "bringing in and going out", that is, introducing foreign capital and going out to invest. He also actively fought for China's economic interests internationally and laid the foundation for China's opening to the outside world.

Promote scientific and technological innovation

Chen Yannian attached great importance to scientific and technological innovation, and he put forward the idea of "taking science and technology as the guide", that is, putting scientific and technological innovation in the first place in economic development. He also personally promoted the research and development of some scientific and technological projects and made contributions to China's scientific and technological innovation.

The influence of Chen Yannian

Chen Yannian's thoughts and contributions have had a far-reaching impact on China's modernization. His thought of "grasping the big and releasing the small" and "three-step" strategy provided the guiding ideology for China's economic development. His strategy of "bringing in and going out" laid the foundation for China's opening to the outside world. His idea of "taking science and technology as the guide" has injected vitality into China's scientific and technological innovation. His thoughts and contributions will continue to influence the modernization of China.