A certain department or enterprise of a country introduces foreign technical knowledge and experience as well as necessary equipment, instruments and apparatus
Technology import refers to the introduction of foreign technical knowledge and experience as well as necessary equipment, instruments and apparatus by a certain department or enterprise of a country to develop domestic production and promote scientific and technological progress. The technology introduced from abroad includes: purchasing technical data such as design, process, formula, equipment manufacturing drawings and process inspection methods; Employ experts for guidance and entrust training technicians; Cooperate with foreign enterprises to design and manufacture products; Entrust foreign consulting companies or foreign enterprises to provide technical services; Resources exploration, engineering design, etc. contracted by foreign countries or in cooperation with foreign enterprises. The introduction of technology can achieve ready-made and mature technological achievements without repeating the scientific research and development work already done by others, thus shortening the time for mastering and applying the same technology, gaining speed and improving the economic benefits of investment. [1]
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The introduction of technology refers to the acquisition of technical equipment required for the development of China's national economy and the improvement of technology level from abroad through trade. The introduction methods are: License trade ( Technology trade )、 production line (including complete equipment) stand-alone (including key equipment) Combination of software and hardware (while introducing technology and equipment) and others. 
