Strategic challenges for creating knowledge‐based innovation in China: Transforming triple helix university‐government‐industry relations

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to outline the strategic challenges for creating knowledge‐based innovation in China.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper outlines the context of innovation in China and describes the triple helix model of knowledge‐based innovation.

Findings

China's re‐emergence as a major power in the world economy points to the needs of integrating China into the global innovation networks. However, there are a number of challenges facing Chinese firms, academics, government agencies and policy makers.

Originality/value

The paper gives notice of launch in 2009 of the Journal of Knowledge‐based Innovation in China which will address the innovation challenges facing China in the transition from a planned to a market‐driven economy in the twenty‐first century. The new journal will provide a platform for the development of new ideas and research on knowledge‐based innovation.

Citation

Lu, L. and Etzkowitz, H. (2008), "Strategic challenges for creating knowledge‐based innovation in China: Transforming triple helix university‐government‐industry relations", Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 5-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/17468770810851476