【答案解析】I would like to say a few words about my own observation and understanding of globalization from the perspective of science and technology and I look forward to your comments. What I see is that most scientists and engineers in the world, including many in China, welcome "globalization" with open arms. They even yearn for its arrival. This is an important phenomenon that deserves our attention. // Science and technology, the driving force for the development and progress of all countries and peoples, serve as the nucleus of human civilization, and the engine of economic growth and social productivity. Deng Xiaoping once said that "Science and technology are the primary productive forces. " It was science and technology that touched off the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. That revolution brought the mankind into the industrial era, transforming thoroughly the mode of production and way of life the world over. //The 20th century witnessed more inventions and discoveries than at any time in human history, as well as the fast scientific and technological progress. Mechanized and industrialized mass production has replaced household economy and handicraft workshops. // Now automation and information technology have replaced or transformed the traditional industries and further increased the human capacity of creating wealth. From kitchen to factories and mines, from villages to state affairs, science and technology are ubiquitous and indispensable in our life. That is the general trend of human progress. No one can possibly stay away from it. // The productive force determines everything, while science and technology determine productive force. "Knowledge is strength", as Francis Bacon says. Science and technology of today are the accumulation of human wisdom over the centuries. They are the common wealth of the mankind, for every nation has made its contribution and everyone has the right to enjoy the benefits. It is not necessary to recreate the mature and applicable technology. We should popularize the existing inventions and discoveries at the earliest possible time. // Potato was first introduced by the Irish from South America in the 16th century and then spread to the world afterwards. Wheat was introduced to Europe from Asia. Engine-driven machines were first invented in Britain and soon became popular worldwide. The Interact initiated in the United States is accessible to the whole world. // Some palaeo anthropologists believe that the human creatures, including Europeans, Asians and Chinese originated from Africa and that the most ancient great, great grandmother of all humankind today might be the female fossil named Lucy found in Ethiopia. // No one has ever doubted that globalization has brought with it the speedy dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge. Globalization creates a golden opportunity to every nation. It is a blessing and irreversible trend of human progress. // Globalization helps the expansion of basic research and international cooperation in global-caliber research projects, which will facilitate the greater involvement of scientists and engineers of developing countries. Without such international cooperation and coordination, many of the major scientific projects can in no way be undertaken. That will be a great loss to all humankind. // (Excerpts from Song Jian's speech "Scientists Greet Globalization with Open Arms" at CPPCC's the 21st Century Forum)