Shanghai eyes global tech glory

City wants to be destination of choice for major global efforts, breakthroughs

After burnishing its credentials as a hub for finance and shipping, Shanghai is looking to be the primary global destination for science and technology efforts, according to a municipal government guideline.

To bolster that goal, the city will promote the construction of a national science center and develop several key industries including integrated circuits, biomedicine and artificial intelligence, authorities said during a news briefing on Shanghai's high-quality growth on April 10.