Innovation with Chinese Characteristics

This book assesses China's ambitions to become an innovative society by 2050 and a techno-superpower by the middle of the century. The authors, who are all experts in their own fields, describe the strengths and weaknesses of research being done in four key areas: IT, energy, nano- and biotechnology.

'Innovation with Chinese Characteristics, is very timely, providing strategic insights for decision makers in the field of S&T, not only in China but also in the west. The book shows readers a clear picture of how China has developed its S&T and sheds light on China's S&T capacity building.' - Richard Li-Hua, Journal of Technology Management in China

'This...book will appeal to a broad English-speaking audience curious to learn about China.' - Shulin Gu, Research Policy

Autorentext
CHUNLI BAI Nanoscientist and Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Inhalt
Forward; A.Hautamäki Introduction; L.Jakobson China aims high in science and technology; L.Jakobson China's push to innovate in information technology; A.Kroeber Nanotechnology research in China; C.Bai, C.Wang & S.Xie Energy technology research in China; K.Jiang & Z.Li Biotechnology research in China; J.Yu