国内英语新闻:China, Finland sign clean tech deals worth 250 mln U.S. dollars

China will further improve its policies, laws and systems to give powerful support for clean and sustainable development, he said.

"Finland has advanced capability in clean tech innovation and application, so there's great potential for cooperation between the two countries in this regard.

"I hope our companies will grasp the opportunity, strengthen development and application of clean tech and carry out more reciprocal cooperation," Li said.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (R) shakes hands with visiting Finnish President Tarja Halonen in Beijing, capital of China, on May 26, 2010.

He said that China would continue to introduce advanced technology and expertise from overseas, and encourage foreign investment in clean technology and related products.

China will strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights to encourage the development and innovation of clean technology, he said.