Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi in a recent visit to east China's Jiangsu Province underscored the importance of a Scientific Concept of Development, pointing out that the level of opening-up should be further promoted.

During her stay in Jiangsu from June 7 to 10, Wu said the development of an open economy is an important content of the Scientific Concept of Development.

Coastal areas should try to improve the quality of foreign investment and create a better environment for overseas investors, she said.

She encouraged Chinese entrepreneurs to increase investment abroad, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property right protection and environmental protection.

(People's Daily June 12, 2004)