官方解读：中国创新集群何以连续三年位居全球第一

Core Insights - China ranks first globally for the third consecutive year in the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters, with 24 clusters listed [1][3]. Innovation Investment - In 2024, China's total R&D expenditure is expected to exceed 3.6 trillion RMB, representing an 8.3% year-on-year increase, maintaining the second position globally [3]. - The R&D intensity in China is projected to reach 2.68%, surpassing the average level of EU countries [3]. Intellectual Property Protection - China's intellectual property legal framework is increasingly robust, with a satisfaction rate of 82.36% in 2024, marking a historical high [4]. Innovation Capacity - As of June 2025, China has 5.01 million valid invention patents, with 524,000 domestic enterprises holding 3.73 million valid invention patents, highlighting the significant role of enterprises in innovation [4]. - Since the launch of the patent transformation initiative, there have been 127,000 instances of patent transfer and licensing, facilitating the application of high-value patents in advanced, intelligent, and green scenarios [4]. Regional Innovation Example - In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the total number of invention patents granted in 2024 reached 113,000, with PCT international patent applications amounting to 19,000, accounting for 12.1% and 27.5% of China's totals, respectively [5]. - The PCT international patent applications in the first half of this year exceeded 10,000, reflecting a robust growth of 30.7% [5].