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Research-based vs. production-based innovation in China: regional dimension analysis

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  • Xiangdong Chen

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This paper deals with the regional dimension of innovation in the context of the Chinese economy. The paper provides a special research innovation matrix framework namely research-based innovation vs. production-based innovation, and knowledge creation vs. knowledge learning, to include typical innovation activities in developing countries such as China. An empirical study on the geographical dimension of innovation in China is conducted by applying the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method to 14 innovation measures selected under the research framework, based on statistical data covering 31 sample regions in China. The study reveals that these two innovation settings in China are geographically differentiated and in most cases are significantly distinguished. By further investigating typical external influencing factors, the study concludes that while research-based innovation is largely related to governmental supporting policy, production-based innovation is primarily influenced by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the flows and development of a market mechanism.

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  • Xiangdong Chen, 2002. "Research-based vs. production-based innovation in China: regional dimension analysis," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 2(2/3), pages 146-163.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:2:y:2002:i:2/3:p:146-163
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    1. John W. Medcof, 2007. "Subsidiary Technology Upgrading and International Technology Transfer, with Reference to China," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(3), pages 451-469, July.

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