Xi Jinping’s significant discourse on the spirit of scientists is a crucial component of his outlook on science and technology, enriching Marxist theories of productivity and expanding China’s spirit connotation, and it serves as a lasting motivation and practical framework for cultivating national strategic scientific and technological talents and accelerating new productive forces. As we embark on a new journey, we need to study the discourse and the guiding principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and vigorously promote the spirit of scientists in the new era. Moreover, we must follow the Party’s comprehensive leadership over scientific and technological innovation, build an ethical and innovative academic environment, and provide effective education and guidance for key groups, innovate communication methods to effectively convey the narratives of scientists, thereby mobilizing collective strength to realize the goal of a leading scientific and technological power by 2035.