| Thanks to the implementation of the strategies of revitalizing Hebei 's economy by means of science and technology, and maintaining a sustainable development, Hebei Province has achieved all-around development in its social undertakings like science and technology, education, culture, public health, sports as well as in the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. | 
Scientific research building of the 13th Research Institute | Rapid progress was made in the science field. At the end of 2005, the number of people engaged in scientific and technological works reached 125,000, including 85,000 scientists and engineers. Scientific innovation capability was enhanced continuously. The number of provincial and national level technology centers, engineering (and technological) research centers, key laboratories and China experiment bases leaped to 182. Meanwhile, 93 key innovative hi-tech projects and 84 hi-tech industrialization projects were organized and completed, including 19 state special projects and demonstration projects. In the year 2005, a total of 1,750 science and technology research achievements were registered in provincial level. | 
Campus corner | As a fundamental work in the construction of a modern and economically strong province, education in Hebei has been regarded as a top priority. So, educational investment has been increased greatly in recent years and education facilities have improved remarkably. By the end of 2005, the number of colleges and universities in Hebei has reached 86, with the admission of freshmen 250, 000 that year and the total number of college students was 774, 000. In 2005, the number of post-graduates admission was 6,600 and the total number of post-graduates registered was 15,786. In addition, elementary education has been strengthened. The total number of the secondary school students in 2005 was 5,095,000. The number of primary school students was over 5 million. | 
Undergraduates | Hebei attached great importance to cultural affairs. Cultural facilities have been improved continuously, bringing about many excellent artistic works. At the end of 2005, Hebei had 126 performing troupes, 174 culture centers, 153 public libraries, 46 museums and 204 archives. In addition, Hebei had 30 medium and short wave radio transmitting and relay stations; 44 TV transmitting and relay stations (each with a capacity over 1000 watt), and 4.703 million cable television subscribers, covering 98.6 percent of its population. And 190 million copies of books were published in the year.
New achievements were made in the public health field. As a three level (province, city and county) disease prevention and control net was completed, disease prevention and control ability was strengthened greatly. At the end of 2005, Hebei had 3,284 public health organizations, including 2,783 hospitals and clinics equipped with 162,000 hospital beds. The number of medical employees was 191,000, including 84,000 doctors and 50,000 nurses and chief nurses. | 
Sports competition in the campus | Good results were achieved in sports sector. In recent years, Hebei's athletes have raised their comprehensive ability and contesting skill so that their contesting abilities have come up to or nearly to the record standards in Asia, even in the world in many contest items. In 2005, athletes from Hebei won 56 gold medals, 39 silver medals and 42 bronze medles in domestic and world contests. |
