Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong have been named among the world’s top 10 innovation cities, showcasing their rising influence on the global stage. The announcement comes from a recent report assessing science and technology innovation across major cities worldwide.
The report, published jointly by the Shenzhen International Science and Technology Information Center, the Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance of Tsinghua University, and Elsevier, evaluated 30 cities based on their education, science and technology, and talent development. It aims to shed light on global urban innovation trends and highlight the strengths of leading cities.
The top 10 innovation cities are Boston, San Francisco, Beijing, London, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
In the realm of education, Boston, London, and Hong Kong took the top spots, with London, Beijing, Shanghai, and New York recognized for their balanced development in both basic and higher education.
When it comes to innovation, San Francisco, Boston, and Beijing lead the pack. The report emphasizes the importance of strengthening the innovation ecosystem for cities in the Chinese mainland. This includes enhancing economic foundations, promoting collaboration between industry and academia, boosting scientific infrastructure, and fostering cross-regional cooperation to bolster innovation capabilities.
In talent development, five cities from the United States and five from China, including Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shanghai, ranked in the top 10. Chinese cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai showed exceptional performance in talent potential, reflecting a strong momentum in nurturing future innovators.
The findings highlight how these cities are not only competing on a global scale but are also paving the way for future advancements in science, technology, and education. For young people in the Global South, these developments open up new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth in an increasingly connected world.
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