Group 1 - The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) report shows China has risen to 10th place globally, up from 35th in 2013, marking a significant leap in innovation capability and establishing a benchmark for middle-income economies [1] - China's R&D expenditure has increased from 1.42 trillion yuan in 2015 to 3.61 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a commitment to an innovation-driven strategy that now exceeds the levels of many developed countries [2] - The rise in China's innovation ranking is supported by a robust high-tech industry, with China becoming the largest exporter of high-tech products and leading in sectors such as 5G, new energy vehicles, and the digital economy [3] Group 2 - China's unique "systemic innovation" model, characterized by government strategic planning and the rise of private tech companies, has fostered a thriving innovation ecosystem, with 24 global top 100 innovation clusters, the most in the world [4] - The report indicates that China ranks second globally in venture capital and corporate financing for R&D, highlighting the increasing role of the private sector in innovation [4] - The changes in the global innovation index reflect a shift in the global innovation landscape, suggesting that with sustained strategic focus and reforms, China's innovation path will continue to broaden [5]
创新中国增势强劲 全球创新指数首次跻身前十名
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-09-21 03:07