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MIT Technology Review announces its list of 35 innovators under the age of 35 in China in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, on Dec 10. [Photo/shaoxing.com.cn]

Shaoxing in East China's Zhejiang province hosted the Young Technology Leaders Summit and awarded MIT Technology Review's list of 35 innovators under the age of 35 in China on Dec 10.

Other major parts of the event included the unveiling of a human resource big data institute, the launch of a scientific innovation foundation, and the establishment of a talent association.

Ma Weiguang, Party secretary of Shaoxing, said during the events that Shaoxing is known as a home of celebrities and is one of the most popular places in Zhejiang for young talent to start their careers.

He promised that Shaoxing will use the summit as an opportunity to promote itself, formulate new policies, and build a better environment for talent from home and abroad.

Chen Shiyi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that Shaoxing's appeal lies in its respect for and expectations from talent. He encouraged more young innovators to use their brilliant ideas to help move the city forward.

Every year, the MIT Technology Review picks the 35 top innovators under the age of 35. The list is meant to recognize young innovators who are poised to become leaders in their respective fields, be they entrepreneurs or academic researchers.

The 35 innovators are divided into five categories: inventors, entrepreneurs, visionaries, humanitarians, and pioneers. They are engaged in research, development, and innovation in the fields of medicine, energy, materials, IT, and more.

This independent list of innovators in China was introduced in 2017 and has led to over 100 globally significant technological breakthroughs.