Li says new plan shows innovation's top priority

China aims to become an innovation powerhouse by 2020, according to a newly adopted national plan on scientific and technological innovation during the 13th Five Year Plan period (2016-20).

The plan was approved on Wednesday at a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang.

"This is the first sub-plan under the 13th Five Year Plan that has been held for discussion, which fully demonstrates that we've given top priority to innovation," Li said.