BEIJING -- Counties and towns should accelerate technological innovation to upgrade their economy, the country's cabinet said Wednesday.

Governments at county and town-level should become hubs of innovation and promote entrepreneurship to help upgrade local industries, according to the guideline released by the State Council.

Local governments should leverage innovation to develop green, high-end sectors with influential brands.

Support will be given to high-tech firms to help them get listed, according to the guideline.

Counties and towns should make full use of technological innovation in targeted measures to alleviate poverty, the guideline added.