Table 1 Development goals, key tasks, and policy guarantees for innovative cities.
From: Does China’s innovation-driven policy affect enterprises’ import performance of intermediate goods?
Development goals | The specific development goals are as follows. Research and Development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeds the national average by 2.5%, leading to the formation of a number of high-end innovative enterprises and talent teams. Key industries are rising into the mid to high ends of national and even global value chains, fostering the development of regional innovation centers characterized by robust innovation systems, high innovation performance, notable economic and social benefits, and strong radiating and leading impacts on innovation. |
Key tasks | Key tasks encompass the enactment of reform measures, the consolidation of innovative components, the conversion of innovative breakthroughs, the cultivation of innovative enterprises, the establishment of innovation hubs, the incentivization of innovative talents, the enhancement of innovative services, the stimulation of investment in innovation, the facilitation of societal innovation, and the cultivation of an innovative ecosystem. |
Policy guarantees | Policy guarantees entail bolstering organizational direction, amplifying policy backing, refining government oversight of innovation, fostering an equitable and regulated market milieu, and fortifying promotional initiatives. |
