Incentive Measures To Stimulate Enthusiasm For Innovation

Workers will receive shares and dividends for technical contributions to companies

An increasing number of employees will get additional rewards, such as shares and dividends, for their technical contributions in some State-owned enterprises and government-funded science projects, said the State Council, China's Cabinet.

The move, decided at a State Council executive meeting, presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday, aimed to invigorate the enthusiasm and creativity of scientists and technicians to make technological innovations.