TALENT KEY TO BASIC RESEARCH AND ORIGINAL INNOVATION

Expertise from overseas a vital ingredient to boost economy, industries and ensure breakthroughs

As the world's second-largest economy's innovation-driven strategy proceeds for high-quality development, China has decided to introduce more high-end expertise from overseas to help improve the country's basic research and original innovation.

That was one of the five measures announced last week by the State Council, China's Cabinet, to make an innovation-oriented country and upgrade its economy and industries. International cooperation should be strengthened to attract talent from overseas and more professionals in strategic technologies should be introduced with greater support, according to a statement released after a State Council executive meeting, presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on Jan 3.