, June 30 -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for closer integration between scientific and technological innovation and industrial development, saying stronger quality management is essential to boost the supply of high-quality products and services.

Zhang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a visit to east China's Zhejiang Province from Thursday to Saturday.

He said China should continue creating new drivers of economic growth and strengthen its competitive advantages to support the country's steady economic recovery.

During his tour of the cities of Hangzhou and Yiwu, Zhang visited companies working in sectors such as brain-computer int...