More than 70 emerging industrial clusters are to receive government support as China eyes technological innovation for its economic growth.
The government is assessing 10 clusters that highlight high- technology and innovation,according to Economic Information, a newspaper under Xinhua News Agency.
Designated clusters include new energy, telecommunications and environmental protection, the report said.
Each cluster will receive government subsidiaries of up to 100 million yuan ($16.4 million) and policy preferences, it added, citing officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology.
A total of 100 clusters are scheduled to be covered by the end of 2015, according to the ministry.
