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China’s National Innovation System
China’s National Innovation System

Author(s): Agnieszka McCaleb
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: China; National Innovation System; science and technology policy; education policy

Summary/Abstract: China’s international competitiveness has been improving steadily. The country’s science, technology, innovation and education policies have set ambitious goals of transforming the country into world’s technological leader relying on “indigenous innovation”. This article explores China’s National Innovation System, its characteristics, main actors and recent related policies that shape the future of the system. It also provides a brief summary of its strengths and weaknesses that shed light on system’s readiness and capacity to fulfill the above-mentioned goals.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 257
  • Page Range: 113-124
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English