新华鲜报丨实力强劲！中国首次跻身全球创新指数前十

Core Insights - China has entered the top ten of the Global Innovation Index, highlighting its prominent position as a global innovation leader [1] - The country is experiencing rapid advancements in technology, with significant achievements in space exploration and nuclear fusion [3][4] - The integration of technological and industrial innovation is accelerating, with widespread applications of 5G, Beidou navigation, and brain-computer interfaces [3] Investment in R&D - In 2024, China's total R&D expenditure is expected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, ranking second globally, with basic research funding reaching 249.7 billion yuan [4] - The number of effective invention patents in strategic emerging industries has reached 1.472 million, with a focus on high-value core patents in AI, new energy, and life sciences [3] Innovation Ecosystem - China has 24 innovation clusters ranked among the top 100 globally, maintaining the first position for three consecutive years [6] - The country is leveraging a new type of national system to integrate innovative forces and resources, promoting the development of influential regional innovation hubs [6] Policy and Market Dynamics - Recent reforms in the science and technology system aim to address deep-seated issues hindering innovation, including new funding models and talent attraction policies [7] - The market environment is conducive to innovation, with over 500,000 high-tech enterprises and significant participation of businesses in national research projects [8] Future Outlook - The upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" marks a critical period for achieving the goal of becoming a technological powerhouse within ten years [9] - The focus will be on enhancing original and leading-edge technological breakthroughs, improving the innovation ecosystem, and addressing key challenges in technology development [9]