Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-09-04 18:40Group 1 - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster has topped the global innovation cluster ranking for the first time, surpassing the "Tokyo-Yokohama" cluster, which had held the second position for five consecutive years [1][2] - The global innovation index (GII) cluster ranking now includes three indicators: international patent applications via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), scientific paper publications, and the newly added venture capital transaction volume [1] - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster ranks third in scientific paper publications, second in PCT application volume with a global share of 9%, and has a venture capital transaction volume share of 2.9%, slightly higher than Tokyo-Yokohama [1][2] Group 2 - The scientific paper publications are primarily contributed by universities and research institutions in Guangzhou and Hong Kong, while Shenzhen leads in PCT patent applications with 16,300 applications [2][3] - The addition of the venture capital indicator is significant as it reflects a high concentration of innovative enterprises, talent, and technological achievements, facilitating capital access to quality targets and promoting technology transfer [2] - The core support for the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster's rise is the high volume of PCT international patent applications, indicating a strong presence of innovative enterprises and high-value industries [2][3] Group 3 - Major technology companies such as BYD, Huawei, Foxconn Industrial Internet, and Tencent significantly contribute to the PCT international patent applications, although there is a need for improvement in source innovation and key node innovation [3] - The innovation network within the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster is characterized by Guangzhou's research foundation, Shenzhen's industrial transformation capabilities, and Hong Kong's international advantages and intellectual property system [3] - This cluster is seen as a critical observation and practice window as China enters the "engineer dividend" phase, with the potential to continuously gather innovative resources and unleash greater development momentum [3]