Vice-Premier Liu Yandong stressed the implementation of innovation-driven strategy during construction inspection of a science and technology center in Beijing on Feb 7.

The vice-premier visited a science hub in Huairou district of Beijing and studied the progress of five major projects, including high-speed train test platform and coal liquefaction.

She also presided over a meeting regarding the construction of a national science and technology innovation center in Beijing, saying it is a systematic project which requires considerable planning, coordinated resources and policy support, and in-depth opening-up to the world.

Efforts should be made to enable sharing of science and technology resources among Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, attracting high-end talent around the world and breaking down barriers that hinder innovation, according to the vice-premier.