Li cites innovation in visits to high-tech firms

Premier links cutting-edge work to success of 'Made in China 2025'

In a noisy workshop, laser machines roared and shot out sparks as they cut metals into different shapes. Chinese characters for "Made in China 2025" were prepared this way for Premier Li Keqiang's visit.

The premier showed great enthusiasm about the high-tech equipment manufacturing during a half-day tour focusing on the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing sector in Guangdong province.