Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-06-10 16:02Group 1 - The National Intellectual Property Administration announced the results of the 25th China Patent Awards, with Shenzhen achieving a record high of 81 awards, accounting for approximately 10.5% of the national total [1] - Shenzhen won 9 gold awards, including 5 China Patent Gold Awards and 4 China Design Gold Awards, representing 22.5% of the national gold awards [1] - The city maintained a leading position in core intellectual property indicators, with a total patent authorization of 241,900 in 2024, reflecting its strong performance in technological innovation [1] Group 2 - The role of private enterprises in technological innovation is increasingly significant, with companies like Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and BYD contributing to the majority of the gold awards [2] - Shenzhen's leading tech companies continued high R&D investments in 2024, with Huawei investing nearly 180 billion yuan, Tencent 70.7 billion yuan, and BYD 54.2 billion yuan [2] - The Private Economy Promotion Law encourages private enterprises to play an active role in driving technological innovation and developing new production capacities [2] Group 3 - Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are expected to trigger a new round of research competition, with companies willing to invest in R&D gaining competitive advantages [3] - Huawei's significant investment of 180 billion yuan in R&D, including 60 billion yuan for basic theoretical research, highlights the importance of foundational research for breakthroughs [3] - Increased emphasis on technological R&D is anticipated to enhance the quality of the Chinese economy and its resilience [3]