China intends to create new disciplines in undergraduate schools to nurture more talent for the emerging industries of strategic importance, such as the low-carbon sector, information technology and biotechnology.
Universities in China could apply to teach the new disciplines concerning industries that are "of the crucial stake to environment and people's livelihood in the future," the Ministry of Education said Tuesday.
The new disciplines would cover renewable energy, clean coal technology, new energy automobiles, Internet, nanotechnology, photoelectronic technique, genetically modified technology, and maritime and space exploitation.
The Ministry also pledged to give strong support to the building of the new disciplines by increasing cooperation with famous enterprises and overseas counterparts.
Premier Wen Jiabao called for intensified efforts to boost the emerging industries of strategic importance in his work report delivered to the third session of 11th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on March 5.
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