China supports establishing a global system for open access to scientific knowledge financed by public money to achieve the greatest value of science, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

Li made the remarks in an address at the opening ceremony of the 2014 annual meeting of the Global Research Council, held at the Great Hall of the People.

"China encourages the global flow of knowledge, technology and talent and supports open access to promote scientific undertakings in China and around the world," Li said.