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Revolution, transformation, and emergence: The transmutation of emerging technologies in the Chinese context

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  • Song, Bowen
  • Liang, Danni

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Emerging technology represents the future trajectory of scientific and technological innovation. Integrating existing theoretical perspectives with practical needs to advance such innovation remains a pressing yet unresolved issue in China. Drawing on results from a systematic content analysis, this paper develops a thematic framework of emerging technologies, outlining seven typical dimensions: novelty, uncertainty, widespread influence, rapid development, convergence, theoretical foundation, and territoriality, each embodying self-evolution and application effects. We further extend the discussion on the evolution of emerging technologies by constructing links between their typical attributes, developmental dimensions, and innovative concepts. Our findings reveal that the dimensions of emerging technologies vary across different development contexts and exhibit distinct stage-specific characteristics. Indeed, this thematic framework highlights the core concerns of innovation management research in China, and illustrates how innovation concepts evolve alongside environmental upgrading, transformation, and emergence. This study offers theoretical insights and practical guidance for advancing the national science and technology innovation system.

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  • Song, Bowen & Liang, Danni, 2025. "Revolution, transformation, and emergence: The transmutation of emerging technologies in the Chinese context," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 83(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:83:y:2025:i:c:s0160791x2500212x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.103022
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