Zhongguancun Index measures high-tech power

The 2012 Zhongguancun Index, a yearly study on the strength of business and innovation at the namesake science park in west Beijing, was released on Sept 13.

It was the first time that the index has been unveiled.

The report said enterprises are growing quickly in the area, with 453 firms in the zone doubling their revenues last year at the same time more than 4,200 new companies were set up in the park.