Targets for 2030

1. Advanced center for basic scientific research

To have one or two universities listed in the world's top 50

2. Cutting-edge technology R&D centers

To have 240 of the Fortune 500 multinational corporations build their R&D centers in Shanghai, employing about 300,000 R&D professionals

3. Innovative enterprises cluster

To have 30 of the Fortune 500 companies locate their global headquarters in Shanghai

4. Creative resources center

To become a top-five destination for global venture capital

5. Center for turning innovations into practical products

To secure $40 billion worth of contracts for technology imports and exports

(China Daily Africa Weekly 05/29/2015 page20)