In 2024, Beijing ranked third among the global science and technology innovation cluster released by WIPO, with 431 highly cited scientists, 304 invention patents per 10,000 people, and ranked first nationwide in basic research talent density and investment intensity. It has also formed a trillion-level industrial cluster in the fields of new generation information technology, medical health, and science and technology services.

Next, the Ministry of Science and Technology will further increase its overall coordination efforts to promote the construction of Beijing as an international sci-tech innovation hub. First, to enhance the capacity for original innovation, supporting Beijing in leveraging its rich scientific and educational resources to produce more major scientific and technological achievements, striving to be a "pioneer" in groundbreaking innovation.  Second, to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, supporting Beijing in strengthening cutting-edge and disruptive technological innovations and application of results, striving to be a "leader" in driving industrial innovation through sci-tech breakthroughs. Third, to construct a system and mechanism to support comprehensive innovation. Fourth, to expand international exchanges and cooperation, support Beijing in accelerating its construction of a world-class science center, talent hub, and innovation hub, serving as a "contributor" to global scientific and technological progress and making new, greater contributions to accelerating China into a leading sci-tech country.

From IPRdaily

March 21st, 2025