R&D and innovation have become much more strategic than ever before for the growth of China as well as for its global … societal upgrade. The Chinese authorities have designed an innovation strategy to face new economic and social challenges. The …

success and its limits, with a particular emphasis on the role of technology transfers and innovation. Our analysis combines a … in their performance in terms of innovation. Rather, patent data rather highlight a policy-driven effort to catch up in …

sector's focus on business model rather than technological innovation. Practical implications The article highlights the …