Chinese stocks are enjoying a strong rally today. The Shanghai SSE breaches 2800 handle and is holding 2% gain. Tech stocks led the way higher as the government indicated strong focus in development in the sector. Yesterday, the State Council renewed the ” National Science, Technology and Education Leading Group” to “National Science and Technology Leading Group”, showing the dedication in science and technology.
The group is headed by Premier Li Keqiang with Vice-Premier Liu He as deputy. Fourteen high level officials from National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Science and Technology are also part of the group.
The major responsibilities of the group include studying and reviewing national strategies, plans and major policies for sci-tech development; deliberating major national scientific tasks and projects, and coordinating major sci-tech affairs among ministries, departments and local authorities.
