专访｜中国创新生态稳步发展——访世界知识产权组织首席经济学家卡斯滕·芬克

Core Insights - China's innovation activities have shown remarkable progress in recent years, supported by government planning and sustained attention to the innovation system [1][2] - The Global Innovation Index 2025 report indicates that China ranks first in several intellectual property-related metrics, including the number of innovation clusters [1] - China has 24 of the world's top 100 innovation clusters, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster ranking first globally for the first time [1] Innovation Ecosystem - The development of China's innovation ecosystem is reflected in its progress in intellectual property protection, which is essential for a vibrant innovation system [2] - The increase in patent applications by Chinese companies across various innovation fields indicates a robust innovation environment [2] - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aims to measure global innovation performance comprehensively, focusing on factors such as education, R&D spending, financing, and innovation support mechanisms [2] Economic Growth and Innovation - China's ranking in the Global Innovation Index has been steadily rising, reflecting the intrinsic growth of its innovation economy, which is outpacing most other economies [2] - The prioritization of innovation in China's economic development planning, along with resource allocation to scientific and educational systems, is a key factor in its outstanding performance [2]