The World Intellectual Property Organization released the "2020 Global Innovation Index Report", showing that-

China's innovation ability ranking remains 14th

　　Recently, the "Global Innovation Index (GII) Report 2020" released by the World Intellectual Property Organization showed that among the 131 economies in the world, China remained at No. 14 in the Global Innovation Index this year, the same as last year.

In recent years, China's ranking has risen rapidly.

It is worth noting that China has 17 technology clusters among the top 100 global technology clusters, and the number is second only to the United States, ranking second in the world.

　　Recently, the "Global Innovation Index (GII) Report 2020" published a ranking of the innovation capabilities of 131 economies in the world on the official website of the World Intellectual Property Organization.

　　The Global Innovation Index has been released every year since 2007 and has now become an important benchmark tool.

Among them, China's ranking has risen rapidly in recent years, rising to 14th in 2019.

In this year's report, China remained at the same level as last year and remained at No. 14 on the Global Innovation Index.

China is also the only middle-income economy among the top 30 economies in the GII comprehensive ranking this year.

　　Which global innovation is strong

　　The "Report" shows that Switzerland is the world's most innovative economy, followed by Sweden and the United States.

Among the top 25 leaders, 16 are European countries and 7 of them are in the top 10.

　　Switzerland has made progress in the number of patent applications and venture capital transactions, and has maintained its leading position in the global innovation field for 10 consecutive years.

With a solid human capital and research system, as well as a mature market for innovative companies, Sweden has occupied the second place for two consecutive years.

With its strong performance in all GII fields, the United States maintained its third place this year.

Led by the San Jose-San Francisco cluster, ranked 5th in the world, the United States has the world's most top technology clusters, with 25 technology clusters entering the world's top 100.

　　In addition, France has become one of the economies with the most obvious improvement in the ranking among the top 20 economies this year, ranking 12th, the best GII ranking since 2009.

France ranks fifth in the new index of "global brand value".

Five of the world's top 100 technology clusters are located in France, and Paris ranks 10th this year.

　　Two Asian economies are in the top 10 in the world: Singapore ranks 8th and South Korea ranks 10th.

This is also the first time South Korea has entered the top 10 of the GII rankings.

It has improved its ranking in environmental performance, quality of scientific publications, and high-tech manufacturing, while maintaining the top 3 in terms of R&D expenditure, researchers and PCT patent applications.

It has 3 clusters into the top 100, among which Seoul ranks third in the world.

　　In recent years, China's ranking has risen rapidly and remains at 14th place this year.

China has established its position as an innovation leader, ranking top in important indicators such as patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial design applications, and creative product exports.

As an economy, Hong Kong, China has also participated in the 2020 Global Innovation Index rankings, ranking 11th among 131 economies.

　　From the perspective of the number of technology clusters, China is second only to the United States, ranking second in the world.

China has 17 technology clusters among the top 100 global technology clusters, among which Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou and Beijing rank second and fourth respectively.

　　For the past 4 years, the Global Innovation Index has been publishing a list of the top 100 technology clusters in the world.

This year, Tokyo-Yokohama once again became the top cluster, followed by Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, Seoul, Beijing, and San Jose-San Francisco.

　　The innovation core area is moving eastward

　　The GII's annual rankings of innovation capabilities and innovation output in related global economies show that the top rankings remain stable. As a number of Asian economies, especially China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam, have made significant progress year by year, the core regions of innovation are growing Gradually move eastward.

　　In the past few years, India, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam are the economies that have made the most progress in the GII innovation ranking.

These 4 economies have all ranked among the top 50.

　　Almost all of the best-performing economies in the GII still come from the high-income group. China (14th) is still the only middle-income economy in the top 30 of the GII, followed by Malaysia (33rd).

India (48th) and the Philippines (50th) entered the top 50 for the first time.

　　"The relentless pursuit of innovation will pay off over time, as in China, India and Vietnam." said Sumitra Dutta, a professor of management at Cornell University.

　　Innovation is the solution

　　This year, the new crown pneumonia epidemic has had an impact on the world's innovation pattern.

The "Report" pointed out that funding for innovative companies is drying up.

Venture capital in North America, Asia and Europe declined significantly.

The shortage of innovation financing will have an uneven impact. Early-stage venture capital companies, R&D-intensive start-ups, and countries outside of venture capital hot spots will all be more negatively affected.

　　"International cooperation in the field of openness and innovation is currently facing real risks. In the face of unprecedented challenges, whether in health, environment, economy or society, the world needs to pool resources to ensure that innovation continues to be financed." Europe Bruno Lanvin, executive director of the Global Index of the School of Business Administration, said.

　　The 2020 Global Innovation Index shows that the continued spread of the epidemic around the world has caused severe pressure on global innovation, which may hinder some innovation activities, but it may also boost creativity in certain areas, especially in health, education, tourism and Retail industry.

There are positive signs that international scientific cooperation is strengthening.

　　Robson Braga de Andrade, Chairman of the Brazilian National Federation of Industry, said: "Not only Brazil, almost all countries are facing difficulties in responding to the epidemic, which makes it clearer that more and better investments in innovation are necessary. Sex."

　　Francis Gurry, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, said, “Governments need to ensure a package of future-oriented relief programs and support individuals, research institutions, enterprises and others to provide new ideas for innovation and collaboration in the future. Innovation is the solution.” .