Beijing has distinctive local strengths and significant potential to develop new quality productive forces, experts said at a symposium Friday.The capital city has taken the lead in original innovation nationwide, said Jia Pinrong, a researcher at the Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, as showcased by the joint efforts to build an international center for science and technology innovation.Home to 28.1% of the country’s key laboratories, Beijing boasts high-quality education as well as a solid foundation for developing high-tech industries, Jia noted.Attendees at a symposium on new quality productive forces in Beijing, July 5, 2024.