Emerging industries to get greater economic clout

China has pledged to make further efforts to boost the emerging sectors this year as they have contributed more than 30 percent to the country's economic growth, according to the nation's top economic regulator.

The government will further encourage high-tech industries and traditional sectors to embrace new technologies, according to Meng Wei, a spokeswoman for the National Development and Reform Commission.

Meng said the government will work with private investors and broaden the financing channels for start ups in emerging fields.