Vice-premier Li Lanqing called for greater efforts to open university logistic services to the public in a bid to improve higher education.

Speaking at a national conference on college logistics reform on November 4 in Shanghai, the vice-premier pointed out that the quality of higher education can not meet the increasing demand for high level professionals or the public's demand for higher education.

However, university services which include essential facilities pose a major problem in expanding university enrollments, Li said.

"Now, if we allow universities to take a more active role in society, the government will be able to expand education rapidly without spending too much money," the vice-premier said.

Li urged local governments to incorporate university logistics into overall urban development plans.