Chen Xiaoguang, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and executive vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Democratic League, led a survey tour of innovative tech enterprises in East China's Shandong province on July 13 and 14.

During his tour, Chen visited a number of renowned local tech enterprises including the high-precision component maker Goertek, the internal combustion engine manufacturer Weichai, the electrical power system developer iESLab and Qilu Pharmaceutical, learning about their difficulties in making technological innovations. 

He said that he was aware of the great importance attached by the provincial government to innovative tech enterprises which had led to improvements in their business environment and elevated their status.

He also pointed out the issues hindering these enterprises' development which are related to their innovative capacity, implementation of supporting policies, the developmental environment as well as the market transformation of the outcomes of their technological innovations.

Chen promised to put forward practical proposals to address those issues.