On the occasion of the first anniversary of the establishment of the Eastern National Technology Transfer Center, we were pleased to see that the Eastern National Technology Transfer Center launched its own brand magazine "Eastern Observation" at the 4th China (Shanghai) International Technology Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai Fair"). Shou Ziqi, Director of the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, made the opening remarks of the Eastern Observation entitled "Make up for shortcomings, grasp implementation, and vigorously promote the transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements". He pointed out that "promoting the transfer of scientific and technological achievements must follow the law of scientific and technological innovation, must be oriented towards the long-term needs of the country and the actual needs of the economy and society, and must adhere to systematic design, collaborative promotion and multi-pronged measures".

Focusing on the "Four Ones" to speed up the transfer and transformation of technological achievements, EastWatch focuses on the technology transfer industry, domestic and international development history, model changes, and continuous tracking and in-depth study of cutting-edge trends. After more than a year of sedimentation and accumulation, it has emerged from the cocoon, aiming at observing the actual case patterns of technology transfer transformation from a new industry perspective, and thinking deeply about their inherent rules, and transforming them into in-depth and readable articles for the technology transfer industry.

As the inaugural edition of Eastwatch, this issue of the magazine focuses on technology transfer and is divided into three sections: technology transfer system research, technology transfer business exploration and technology transfer business thinking. According to the contents and types of articles, the magazine has sections on technology transfer system research, technology transfer business exploration, policy ideas, insights, columns and book reviews to facilitate readers' overview.

When the entire technology transfer industry is brewing exceptionally profound changes, on the brink of change; when the State Council approved on April 12, 2016 "Shanghai system to promote comprehensive innovation and reform test to accelerate the construction of science and technology innovation center with global influence," in the plan to speed up the construction of "National Technology Transfer Eastern Center" into the technology achievements The program will effectively play the role of the "National Technology Transfer Eastern Center" as one of the keys to promote the formation of a new situation of cross-border integration and open cooperation, realize a sound international-oriented science and technology service system, and form an international mechanism for the discovery of scientific and technological innovation achievements, project reserves and docking and tracking services. Through research, exploration and thinking on the transformation of achievements, we will identify and solve problems, break through the bottlenecks in the transformation of achievements, and help Shanghai build a globally influential science and technology center with our industry insights.