On April 2 Cao Jianlin, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, went on an inspection tour of Sifang Co. Ltd under the South China Rolling Stock Plant Group. He inspected the achievements made by Sifang Co. Ltd over the recent years in implementing the strategy of independent innovation, such as the establishment of a technological platform, the enhancement of capabilities for technological innovation, creating innovative products and efforts to make the company catch up the international advanced level.

Vice Minister Cao Jianlin said that the Ministry of Science and Technology will collaborate with the Ministry of Railway, Shandong Province, Qingdao City, as well as the South China Rolling Stock Plant Group in doing a good job in independent innovation in manufacturing railway transportation equipment. He said they will seek the support of the central government and organize scientists nationwide to solve tough technological difficulties.