Science, technology to drive economic growth

China's economic growth will, for an extended period, mainly be fueled by efficiency brought by innovations in science and technology, business leaders said at the ongoing 2020 ZGC Forum in Beijing's Zhongguancun area－often referred to as China's Silicon Valley.

The forum opened on Thursday and will last until Sunday, gathering global leaders in science and business, along with executives from international organizations, to discuss global innovation and cooperation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, many overseas guests participated in the forum via video-conference.