Ma shares thoughts on 'Digital China'

Technological innovation is expected to further spur China's social and economic development, said Pony Ma Huateng, a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress, on Monday.

"China's economy has achieved high-quality growth and the country's internet and technology development has gained momentum thanks to reform and opening-up," Ma, who also chairs internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd, said ahead of the opening meeting of the first session of the 13th NPC.

In his suggestions to the top legislature, Ma said the central authorities should deepen the push in five key areas from industry to education as part of a broader drive toward building a "Digital China".