People.cn (SH:603000) Ren Min Wang·2025-09-10 08:19Group 1 - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 2025 Global Top 100 Innovation Clusters ranking, with China having 24 clusters, maintaining the top position for three consecutive years [1][2] - The success is attributed to the country's emphasis on innovation, continuous growth in innovation investment, improved intellectual property protection, and enhanced innovation capabilities among various entities [1][2] - In 2024, China's total R&D expenditure is expected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, ranking second globally, with an R&D intensity of 2.68%, surpassing the EU average [1][2] Group 2 - As of June 2025, China has 5.01 million valid invention patents, with 524,000 enterprises holding 3.73 million valid invention patents, highlighting the significant role of enterprises in innovation [2] - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, exemplified by the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster, authorized 113,000 invention patents in 2024, accounting for 12.1% of the national total, and filed 19,000 PCT international patent applications, representing 27.5% of the national total [2] - The active innovation ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area attracts numerous high-tech companies and skilled talent, providing continuous momentum for regional innovation development [2][3]