The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has claimed the No. 1 spot in the global rankings for the first time.
On September 1st, WIPO ranked the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster first in its 2025 Global Innovation Index. The ranking, based on PCT patent applications, scientific publications, and new VC deal metrics, recognized the cluster's world-class innovation activity. It had been the global runner-up for five consecutive years.
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