Thursday, February 15, 2001, updated at 17:04(GMT+8)
Sci-Edu
Shanghai's Company R&D Centers Totals 212
Eighteen new R&D (research and development) centers opened to operation in Shanghai this week, making the total number of company R&D centers in this China's largest industrial city reaching 212.
An official source said that among all the 212 R&D centers, 23 have been listed as national key R&D centers.
Most of the 18 new R&D centers are engaged in high-tech sectors -- five involving in electronic information sector, four engaged in bio-medical sector and one in the new material sector.
Local economic observers commented that these R&D centers will play an crucial role in restructuring and upgrading Shanghai's industries.
Eighteen new R&D (research and development) centers opened to operation in Shanghai this week, making the total number of company R&D centers in this China's largest industrial city reaching 212.