'Bold' steps ahead for opening-up

Former vice-minister says nation's free trade zones will lead the way

Further measures to promote opening up aim to turn China into the world's best place to do business, according to a former vice-minister of commerce.

"All opening measures to be introduced point to the ultimate goal. The government hopes to let China become the best place to do business and invest," said Wei Jianguo, a former vice-minister of commerce, and vice-chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.