Hey innovators! 🌟 Big news from the world of intellectual property! Daren Tang, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), just gave a massive shout-out to China for its skyrocketing contributions to the global IP scene. 📈🌏
In an exclusive chat with Chinese media in Beijing, Tang highlighted how China's rapid growth in IP applications has catapulted it to become the world's top filer of international patent applications. 🏆✨
According to WIPO's preliminary \"Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024\" report, China is now home to 26 of the world's top 100 science and tech innovation clusters! 🚀 That means China has held onto its crown as the global leader for two years straight. Talk about leveling up! 🎮
\"I think this shows that China has paid a lot of attention to research and development, and scientific and industrial innovation,\" Tang said. He believes this trend is only going to keep rising! 📡
Tang mentioned that China's push for high-quality development is putting a spotlight on science, technology, and innovation. 🔬⚙️
He was in town for the third Belt and Road High-Level Conference on Intellectual Property in Beijing on September 11. Tang praised the event for boosting international collaboration and sparking fresh ideas. 💡🤝
Another cool highlight? Tang applauded the growing involvement of Chinese companies in the WIPO GREEN program. They're not just bringing green technologies to the table but also offering solid support. 🌳💚
\"I think this way we can show the world that IP is not just to address local challenges and national challenges, but also global challenges,\" Tang noted. 🌍✨
Looks like China is not just making waves, but creating a tsunami in the innovation ocean! 🌊💡 Stay tuned, world! 🧐🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com