The rapid increase of the high-tech industry's output and exports play a vital role in China's economic development, said Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi Tuesday in Shenzhen.

Wu made the remarks at the Sixth China Hi-tech Fair, a top international high-tech fair, held from Oct. 12 to 17 in China's southern city of Shenzhen.

China's strategy for revitalizing the nation through science and education, and the government's decision to promote its industrialization through information technology, are conducive to the progress of China's high-tech industry, she said.

"We expect more companies and research institutions worldwide to attend the high-tech fair, enhance exchanges in high-tech industry with the Chinese counterparts and invest in China's high-tech industries," she said.

Wu briefed the participants on China's efforts on the intellectual property right (IPR) protection, stressing that China will strengthen its efforts of IPR protection to create a favorable environment for foreign investors.

"The Chinese government is fully aware of the importance of IPR protection, an issue for the whole international community, and will redouble its efforts to crack down on IPR violations and strengthen international cooperation in IPR protection," she said.