On September 5th of 2008, Gu Shengzu, commissioner of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress and Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of China National Democratic Construction Association(CNDCA) paid a field visit to MOST to discuss technological innovation of private enterprises and jointly holding of Venture Capital Forum.

Gu expressed concern about private enterprise, especially SMEs challenged by domestic and international economic situations. CNDCA will support MOST promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrading for SMEs.

After the meeting, Vice Minister Liu Yanhua and Vice Chairman Gu Shengzu further discussed about co-hosting China Venture Capital Forum continuously.