The paper expounds the significance of independent development in the fields of politics, military affairs, economy, security, science and technology, etc. It suggests that most of industries in China be provided with the capability of independent development and international competitiveness within 10〜15 years. It analyzes the possibility for achieving this goal. The paper also suggests that the environment favorable to independent development be created in the aspects of ideology, spirit, laws and regulations, policies, system as well as dissemination and public opinion.