This book explores technology creation in China, offering a holistic picture of the national system of innovation. By analyzing companies of various sizes and sectors and taking a deep dive into the role of the Chinese government, the author reveals how China has become the market leader in innovative technologies. The author investigates where innovation is being produced at a regional level, the contribution of Chinese start-ups and large companies, the value of registered patents in China, and what this all means to Western countries.

An insightful resource to students and scholars interested in Chinese business and economy, this book illustrates the various elements that are required for countries to develop innovative outputs, and shows that China has developed all of these components.

Presents and analysis the technological development of Chinese companies Offers an analysis of the innovative industries of tomorrow Discusses the challenges that China faces in further developing their national system of innovation

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Dominique Jolly is an independent advisor on foreign business with China. He works as a consultant for several large companies. He also advises international organizations and foreign governments in the areas of innovation and technology. His assignments have taken him to over twenty countries in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Africa. He was previously Professor of Business Strategy. He worked for Webster University Geneva (Switzerland), SKEMA Business School (Sophia-Antipolis, France), the Center on China Innovation at CEIBS (Shanghai, China), HEC Montréal (Montréal, Canada) and Grenoble Ecole de Management (Grenoble, France).

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The China Public Policy for Technology Creation.- Chapter 3: The Chinese National System of Innovation.- Chapter 4: The Iconic Case of Telecommunications.- Chapter 5: Companies of the Chinese Internet: The Only Potential Rival to Silicon Valley.- Chapter 6: Applications in Other Industries: From Technological Catch-up to International Development.- Chapter 7: Applications of the Future.- Chapter 8: Seven Challenges.- Chapter 9: The Conductor and Its Disciplined Performers.