Core Insights - The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 2025 Global Innovation Index, indicating that China has entered the top ten most innovative economies for the first time, surpassing Germany [1] Group 1: Innovation Rankings - China ranks first among 36 upper-middle-income economies in terms of innovation capability [1] - Switzerland has maintained the top position since 2011, followed by Sweden and the United States in second and third places, respectively [1] Group 2: Patent Applications - Approximately one-quarter of global patent applications in 2024 are expected to come from China, making it the largest source of patents [1] - The combined patent application share of the United States, Japan, and Germany, which accounts for 40%, has shown a slight decline [1] Group 3: R&D Investment - China's private sector financing gap is narrowing, positioning the country to potentially become the highest spender on research and development globally [1]
全球创新指数发布：中国超越德国 首次跻身前十
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-17 00:30