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Silicon Valley, France and China: a comparative study of innovation systems and policies

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  • K.C. Fung
  • Nathalie Aminian

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Purpose - In this paper, the authors aim to examine some characteristics of the innovation system and policy in France and China. For comparison, they also highlight some high technology features of Silicon Valley and California. Design/methodology/approach - The authors study the characteristics of innovation in France and in China. The authors examine the technology systems and policies in both countries and compare their features with those in Silicon Valley. Findings - As far as France is concerned, it can be stated that the innovation system and policy are under transformation, going from a strong state involvement to a more decentralized framework. This evolution leads to a multi-level governance of the innovation system and to the emergence of new actors. For China, the most interesting development in China is the evolution of its internet-related sector. The authors argue here that the internet-driven economy is a radical, systemic technological change and it is rapidly growing in China. Originality/value - One of the earliest papers comparing the innovation policies and activities in France, China and Silicon Valley.

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  • K.C. Fung & Nathalie Aminian, 2017. "Silicon Valley, France and China: a comparative study of innovation systems and policies," Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 10(3), pages 194-214, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jcefts:jcefts-05-2016-0015
    DOI: 10.1108/JCEFTS-05-2016-0015
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