This discussion paper addresses policy learning and policy implementation in China since about 2006. In particular, the … potential change of research and innovation policy under Xi Jinping is discussed, as well as core policies and strategies to … further improve the Chinese innovation system and to shift it from a low-cost to an innovation-driven economy. The Internet …

are focusing on building global innovation networks, comprising of R&D units located in clusters of excellence around the …

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 …

differential taxation incentives offered to foreign investors. Far from crippling innovation, divestment has sparked an increase in … patent applications – including higher end invention patents – and other innovation measures. Together with robustness checks …, our estimations suggest a real improvement in innovation rather than just a window‐dressing exercise. We suggest that one …