21社论丨有效市场和有为政府共同成就中国创新速度

Group 1 - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 2025 Global Innovation Index report, showing China ranked 10th globally, marking its first entry into the top ten and leading among 36 upper-middle-income economies, having risen 25 places since 2013 [1] - In terms of innovation output, China ranked 5th in 2025, up 2 places from 2024, while its innovation input ranked 19th globally, an increase of 4 places from the previous year [1] - China leads in several areas, holding the top position in multiple intellectual property-related sub-indicators and ranking 2nd globally in patent applications per GDP, industrial cluster development, and corporate R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP [1] Group 2 - Despite China's strong performance, global innovation growth is slowing, with expected R&D spending growth of 2.9% in 2024, down from 4.4% in 2023, marking the lowest level since 2010 [2] - International patent applications are projected to grow by only 0.5% in 2024, significantly lower than the 2.5% average growth rate over the past decade, while China continues to be the largest applicant, accounting for nearly 25% of global applications [2] - The report emphasizes that innovation ecosystems require thoughtful policies, meaningful investments, and cross-sector collaboration, with China's innovation achievements stemming from a strategic, long-term, and systematic national approach [2] Group 3 - China's innovation success is driven by a robust market dynamic, with enterprises as the main innovators engaging in emerging industries and technological transformations [3] - In 2024, R&D spending among 1,510 global companies reached approximately $1.3 trillion, marking the slowest nominal growth since 2010, while Chinese companies are experiencing rapid growth in R&D investments [3] - A total of 524 Chinese companies made it to the global top 2000 in industrial R&D spending, representing 26.2% of the total, with significant growth rates observed in companies like BYD and Tencent [3] Group 4 - China's notable achievements in innovation are attributed to its advantageous position in emerging industries and a vast commercial application market, including sectors like robotics, electric vehicles, and high-speed rail [4] - The rapid growth of technological innovation in China is a result of the effective combination of proactive government policies and a dynamic market, leading to accelerated integration of technological and industrial innovation [4] - With the advantages of a large-scale market and intensified competition among enterprises, China is expected to enhance industrial efficiency and technological superiority across various innovation metrics and fields [4]