The transfer of pressurized water reactor(PWR)technology from France to China is an important event in the history of Sino-French scientific and technological relations.China has gradually achieved self-reliance in th...The transfer of pressurized water reactor(PWR)technology from France to China is an important event in the history of Sino-French scientific and technological relations.China has gradually achieved self-reliance in the field of PWR technology through the introduction and subsequent absorption of France's 900 MW reactors.Compared with the process of introducing and absorbing similar technology from the United States by France,China's experience has been more complicated.This circumstance reflects the differences in the nuclear power technology systems between the two countries.France's industrial strength and early acquisition of nuclear power technology laid a solid foundation for mastering PWR technology.On the other hand,although China established a weak foundation through the implementation of the"728 Project,"and tried hard to negotiate with France,the substantive content of the technology transfer was very limited.By way of the policy transition from"unhooking of technology and trade"to"integration of technology and trade,"China ultimately accomplished the absorption and innovation of PWR technology through the Ling'ao NPP.展开更多
Patent transfer has been regarded as an important channel for the nations and regions to acquire external technology,and also a direct research object to depict the relationship between supply and demand of technology...Patent transfer has been regarded as an important channel for the nations and regions to acquire external technology,and also a direct research object to depict the relationship between supply and demand of technology flow.Therefore,based on traceable patent transfer data,this article has established a dual-pipeline theoretical framework of transnational-domestic technology transfer from the interaction of the global and local(glocal)perspective,and combines social networks,GIS spatial analysis as well as spatial econometric model to discover the spatial evolution of China’s transnational technology channels and its determinant factors.It is found that:(1)The spatial heterogeneity of the overall network is significant while gradually weakened over time.(2)The eastward shift of the core cities involved in transnational technology channels is accelerating,from the hubs in North America(New York Bay Area,Silicon Valley,Caribbean offshore financial center,etc.)and West Europe(London offshore financial center etc.)to East Asia(Tokyo and Seoul)and Southeast Asia(Singapore),which illustrates China has decreased reliance on the technology from the USA and West Europe.(3)The four major innovation clusters:Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region(Beijing as the hub),Yangtze River Delta(Shanghai as the hub),The Greater Bay Area(Shenzhen and Hong Kong as the hubs)and north Taiwan(Taipei and Hsinchu as the hubs),are regarded as global technology innovation hubs and China’s distribution centers in transnational technology flow.Among those,Chinese Hong Kong’s betweenness role of technology is strengthened due to linkage of transnational corporations and their branches,and low tax coverage of offshore finance,thus becoming the top city for technology transfer.Meanwhile,Chinese Taiwan’s core position is diminishing.(4)The breadth,intensity,and closeness of domestic technology transfer are conducive to the expansion of transnational technology import channels.Additionally,local economic level has positive effect on transnational technology transfer channels while technology strength and external economic linkage have multifaceted influences.展开更多
Modern railway projects, characterized by "natural monopoly", large investment, and far-reaching influences, are highly dependent on the institutional and cultural environments in China. The countries along ...Modern railway projects, characterized by "natural monopoly", large investment, and far-reaching influences, are highly dependent on the institutional and cultural environments in China. The countries along the Belt and Road are characterized by weak institutions, unstable politics, and poor technology foundations, which are largely different from China. These factors are severe obstacles to international technology transfer. By summarizing the experiences from the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard-Gauge Railway(SGR) project, this study proposes a framework for embedded technology transfer with a technology-institution-culture nexus. The results indicate that technology localization, including technology standards, management mode, and industrial chain, should be realized in the process of technology transfer. Then, the host government ought to overhaul its institutional and policy framework to support the infrastructure projects. Moreover, the cultural conflicts between the transferor and transferee should be taken seriously. This experience could provide references for other international infrastructure technology transfers.展开更多
V-2 technology was transferred from Germany to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics(USSR)and then on to China.The USSR imitated the captured German V-2 rocket,and independently developed the R-2.Later,China imitate...V-2 technology was transferred from Germany to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics(USSR)and then on to China.The USSR imitated the captured German V-2 rocket,and independently developed the R-2.Later,China imitated the R-2 rocket provided by the USSR,and independently developed the Dong Feng-2(DF-2).The imitation or localization of foreign products is a key stage prior to independent development.Independent development of new models,in turn,is not only indicative of an upgrading of the transferred technology and the mastering of foreign technology,but also an illustration of innovation.Talent is the crucial resource on which technology transfer relies.The administrative system and domestic collaboration network required to coordinate the necessary tasks,including research,experimentation,design,and manufacture were established both in the USSR and in China.展开更多
The paper presents a new analytical framework to discuss the effect of Chinese foreign investment policy on the international technology transfer absorbed by enterprises of different ownership.The US Trade Representat...The paper presents a new analytical framework to discuss the effect of Chinese foreign investment policy on the international technology transfer absorbed by enterprises of different ownership.The US Trade Representative claims that the Chinese government’s requirements regarding joint ventures pressure US companies to transfer intellectual property to Chinese companies.However,we argue that:(1)Based on analysis of the technical fees of technology import contracts and the number of US patents transferred to enterprises registered in the Chinese mainland,China’s foreign investment policy does not pressure US companies to transfer unremunerated technology to Chinese companies.(2)The invention and utility model patents filed by Chinese joint-venture enterprises or Chinese partner companies do not show an abnormally rapid growth,which means China’s FDI policy does not force US companies to transfer intellectual property in exchange for China’s market.(3)After 2012,the US-China technology transfer absorbed by enterprises of different ownership showed a significantly positive effect in reducing China-US trade surplus.展开更多
Intellectual property management plays a very important role in the process of technology transformation among different companies. This article discusses the main methods and mode which companies usually used to mana...Intellectual property management plays a very important role in the process of technology transformation among different companies. This article discusses the main methods and mode which companies usually used to manage their IPM in market. Some suggestions are also provided for the company managers.展开更多
CDMOs are emerging as critical drivers of innovation within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see CDMOs play an increasingly important role...CDMOs are emerging as critical drivers of innovation within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see CDMOs play an increasingly important role in drug development and manufacturing. Many companies within these sectors are now leveraging the expertise of CDMOs through technology transfers to foster innovation and enhance the development of new drug products. In the extensive field of drug development, technology transfer plays a crucial role at multiple stages, ranging from preclinical phases to commercialization. By working closely with drug developers, CDMOs can ensure that technologies are transferred seamlessly between phases of drug development, allowing for a more efficient and cost-effective development process. CDMOs also bring a wealth of experience in various areas of drug development, including process development, analytical testing, quality control, and manufacturing. This expertise, combined with a focus on innovation, can help drug developers to overcome technical challenges and optimize their drug development programs. CDMOs can provide drug developers with various manufacturing capabilities, from small-scale clinical trials to large-scale commercial production. This flexibility allows drug developers to focus on their core competencies while relying on CDMOs to provide the necessary infrastructure and support for drug manufacturing. The critical role of CDMOs in advancing pharmaceutical innovation in phase-appropriate technology transfer where there will be a lot of effort and patience with strong technical expertise is required. This article explores the various types of Technology transfer from preclinical to commercial stages and successful strategies to foster innovation.展开更多
The recent GMP (good medical practice) rules actualisation and its requirements introduction widened the GMP guidelines for every life cycle of medicinal products, including the stage of processes scaling and techno...The recent GMP (good medical practice) rules actualisation and its requirements introduction widened the GMP guidelines for every life cycle of medicinal products, including the stage of processes scaling and technology transfer. This requires the technology transfer process to be regulated as the part of pharmaceutical quality system and the following development of corresponding written procedures. The following publication is dedicated to the development of TTP (technology transfer process) and its accessible graphic formalisation alongside the definition of main stages and possible procedures limited by the offered model. According to the actualized GMP rules, the technology transfer is an essential part of pharmaceutical quality system at a modem pharmaceutical company.展开更多
Since the Belt and Road Initiative was put forward,the agricultural technology exchanges between China and Vietnam have become more and more frequent.With its unique geographical advantages,economic differences and te...Since the Belt and Road Initiative was put forward,the agricultural technology exchanges between China and Vietnam have become more and more frequent.With its unique geographical advantages,economic differences and technological complementarities,China is steadily advancing its agricultural technology transfer to Vietnam.This paper analyzes that the main driving force of Chinese agricultural technology transfer to Vietnam is the existence of technological potential difference.This paper puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions from three aspects of government,agricultural enterprises and scientific research institutions.展开更多
The Chinese government issued a regulation on promoting the transformation of R&D results recently. The new policies, which were jointly formulated by seven governmental departments, are aimed at further encouragi...The Chinese government issued a regulation on promoting the transformation of R&D results recently. The new policies, which were jointly formulated by seven governmental departments, are aimed at further encouraging China’s scientists to commercialize their R&D results, set up new hi-tech business and speed up the process of China’s hi-tech industrialization.展开更多
Renewable energy technology transfer in developing countries is vital in addressing the global challenges of climate change and energy crises.However,the environmental impact,especially the carbon emission and mitigat...Renewable energy technology transfer in developing countries is vital in addressing the global challenges of climate change and energy crises.However,the environmental impact,especially the carbon emission and mitigation properties during technology transfer,has not been explored.In this study,six renewable energy technology transfer projects(four solar photovoltaic and two biogas projects)from China to Ethiopia have been studied using a life cycle assessment to identify the carbon footprint and comparative emission reduction potential between these projects.Results indicated:1)Solar photovoltaic and biogas technologies exhibit significant differences in greenhouse gas emissions and reduction potential characteristics.2)Solar photovoltaic technology demonstrates a more competitive effect in terms of carbon emission reduction and efficiency.3)Biogas technology exhibits a more favorable transfer effect on global mitigation benefits and costs.This study demonstrates that the renewable energy technology transfer project maintains a better low-carbon characteristic and substantially contributes to low-carbon energy transformation and climate change mitigation.展开更多
This study investigates how the construction of technology transfer markets in China can afect local entrepreneurial activity.Using new firm registration data from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of...This study investigates how the construction of technology transfer markets in China can afect local entrepreneurial activity.Using new firm registration data from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China,the analysis treated the establishment of national technology transfer centers(NTTCs)as a quasi-natural experiment and employed a staggered difference-in-differences approach.The results indicate that the establishment of NTTCs has a positive impact on entrepreneurship.Robustness checks supported a causal interpretation of the results.The primary mechanisms identified were increased availability of entrepreneurial resources and improvements in the local entrepreneurial environment.The effects were more pronounced in technology-intensive manufacturing and producer service industries,and in cities with lower administrative status and higher levels of financial development.Further analysis revealed that NTTCs contribute to economic growth by promoting entrepreneurship.The results have policy implications for government-led development of technology transfermarkets.展开更多
In the current“dual circulation”development paradigm,science and technology finance provides strong support for breaking the low-end lock-in of China's manufacturing sector within the global value chain.Utilizin...In the current“dual circulation”development paradigm,science and technology finance provides strong support for breaking the low-end lock-in of China's manufacturing sector within the global value chain.Utilizing provincial panel data from China covering the period from 2011 to 2021,this study empirically examines the impact of science and technology finance on the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain from the perspective of technology transfer.The findings indicate that science and technology finance can promote the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain,with this promoting effect exhibiting regional and source heterogeneity.For one thing,the impact of science and technology finance on value chain upgrading is notably significant in Chinese eastern regions.For another,science and technology finance inputs from venture capital institutions,capital markets,and enterprises significantly drive the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain.In terms of the impact mechanism,technology transfer plays a partial mediating role in the process by which science and technology finance promotes the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain;however,the mediating effect of technology transfer varies based on the source of science and technology finance input.Furthermore,the promoting effect of science and technology finance on the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain also displays nonlinear characteristics,becoming more pronounced when the level of technology transfer surpasses a certain threshold.展开更多
To ensure long-run sustainability,it is imperative to achieve the goal of zero-carbon emissions without compromising economic growth.Identifying whether BRICS economies,which are an attractive set of countries due to ...To ensure long-run sustainability,it is imperative to achieve the goal of zero-carbon emissions without compromising economic growth.Identifying whether BRICS economies,which are an attractive set of countries due to their rapid economic growth and high emissions,can shift towards sustainability with the support of policy measures,is a question which needs to be addressed.This article investigates the impact of emission trading schemes,energy innovation,technology transfer,population growth,and inflation on the economic performance of BRICS economies(2001-2020).The outcomes of the CS-ARDL and PMG estimators reveal that carbon taxes,carbon finance,energy innovation,technology transfer,population growth,and inflation have positive effects on economic performance.In light of the evidence,policy insights are recommended to achieve a win-win situation for economic and environmental performance.展开更多
Technology is an instrument to build BRI relationships,mitigate the environmental and climate impacts of BRI projects,as well as to enhance environmental sustainability in the regions.This study aims to reposition Chi...Technology is an instrument to build BRI relationships,mitigate the environmental and climate impacts of BRI projects,as well as to enhance environmental sustainability in the regions.This study aims to reposition China in global climate technology transfer in BRI era and to obtain initial knowledge on needs,priorities,and barriers from the receivers’perspective.Focus group method with aid of questionnaire survey and follow-up face-to-face interviews was adopted to capture the major issues directly expressed by receivers from these countries.A total of 63 valid questionnaires were collected,and 13 respondents were face-to-face interviewed.The results confirmed that energy and agriculture were the most prioritized sectors for mitigation and adaptation in the developing countries alongside OBOR.The prioritized technologies for mitigation included cogeneration,solar photovoltaic,and biomass/biogas electricity.Irrigation,conservation agriculture,and soil management were prioritized for adaptation in agricultural sector,and water recycling and reuse,source water protection,and urban drainage management in water resource sector.Technology cost during installation and operation was stressed as the most important factor constraining the application and diffusion of climate technologies.But communication including language,information,and ways of communication,was also identified as an important factor.This implied that the conventional climate technology transfer need adapt to changing contexts of BRI and be complemented with innovative approaches involving multi-actors in different phases of climate technology development.Due to the limited representativeness of the sample,the results can hardly be generalized to all the countries,but raised interesting topics for future researches.展开更多
Drawing on the empirical work of a broader study, this paper examines whether technology is being successfully transferred from universities to the IT-sottware SMEs present in China, and the effectiveness of entrepren...Drawing on the empirical work of a broader study, this paper examines whether technology is being successfully transferred from universities to the IT-sottware SMEs present in China, and the effectiveness of entrepreneurship in effecting such transfers. A conceptual framework was generated to guide the investigation. Data were elicited using a detailed questionnaire which generated 53 usable responses; follow-up interviews with 17 of the 53 respondents; and four interviews with relevant government officials (civil servants from the Ministry of Science and Technology and state-owned banks). There were three main fmdings. Chinese software SMEs tend to be reluctant to adopt new technologies from local tmiversities; there is a lack of common purpose between the parties; and entrepreneurs who did undertake such technology transfer felt the process was badly impeded by the lack of available finance, and expressed fears about poor protection of intellectual property rights in China. The majority of the sample firms acted opportunistically, taking advantage of the benefits offered under government schemes to earn rapid returns mainly using extant technologies. These conclusions suggest that the Chinese government's policies in this area of technology transfer have had only limited success.展开更多
基金a phase study of a key project of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan of the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences:“A Comparative Study of the Sino-Foreign History of Scientific and Technological Innovation:The Road to Scientific and Technological Self-Reliance and Self-Improvement”,E2291J01。
文摘The transfer of pressurized water reactor(PWR)technology from France to China is an important event in the history of Sino-French scientific and technological relations.China has gradually achieved self-reliance in the field of PWR technology through the introduction and subsequent absorption of France's 900 MW reactors.Compared with the process of introducing and absorbing similar technology from the United States by France,China's experience has been more complicated.This circumstance reflects the differences in the nuclear power technology systems between the two countries.France's industrial strength and early acquisition of nuclear power technology laid a solid foundation for mastering PWR technology.On the other hand,although China established a weak foundation through the implementation of the"728 Project,"and tried hard to negotiate with France,the substantive content of the technology transfer was very limited.By way of the policy transition from"unhooking of technology and trade"to"integration of technology and trade,"China ultimately accomplished the absorption and innovation of PWR technology through the Ling'ao NPP.
基金Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China,No.21ZDA011。
文摘Patent transfer has been regarded as an important channel for the nations and regions to acquire external technology,and also a direct research object to depict the relationship between supply and demand of technology flow.Therefore,based on traceable patent transfer data,this article has established a dual-pipeline theoretical framework of transnational-domestic technology transfer from the interaction of the global and local(glocal)perspective,and combines social networks,GIS spatial analysis as well as spatial econometric model to discover the spatial evolution of China’s transnational technology channels and its determinant factors.It is found that:(1)The spatial heterogeneity of the overall network is significant while gradually weakened over time.(2)The eastward shift of the core cities involved in transnational technology channels is accelerating,from the hubs in North America(New York Bay Area,Silicon Valley,Caribbean offshore financial center,etc.)and West Europe(London offshore financial center etc.)to East Asia(Tokyo and Seoul)and Southeast Asia(Singapore),which illustrates China has decreased reliance on the technology from the USA and West Europe.(3)The four major innovation clusters:Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region(Beijing as the hub),Yangtze River Delta(Shanghai as the hub),The Greater Bay Area(Shenzhen and Hong Kong as the hubs)and north Taiwan(Taipei and Hsinchu as the hubs),are regarded as global technology innovation hubs and China’s distribution centers in transnational technology flow.Among those,Chinese Hong Kong’s betweenness role of technology is strengthened due to linkage of transnational corporations and their branches,and low tax coverage of offshore finance,thus becoming the top city for technology transfer.Meanwhile,Chinese Taiwan’s core position is diminishing.(4)The breadth,intensity,and closeness of domestic technology transfer are conducive to the expansion of transnational technology import channels.Additionally,local economic level has positive effect on transnational technology transfer channels while technology strength and external economic linkage have multifaceted influences.
基金Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.XDA20010101Major Program of National Fund of Philosophy and Social Science of China,No.20&ZD099。
文摘Modern railway projects, characterized by "natural monopoly", large investment, and far-reaching influences, are highly dependent on the institutional and cultural environments in China. The countries along the Belt and Road are characterized by weak institutions, unstable politics, and poor technology foundations, which are largely different from China. These factors are severe obstacles to international technology transfer. By summarizing the experiences from the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard-Gauge Railway(SGR) project, this study proposes a framework for embedded technology transfer with a technology-institution-culture nexus. The results indicate that technology localization, including technology standards, management mode, and industrial chain, should be realized in the process of technology transfer. Then, the host government ought to overhaul its institutional and policy framework to support the infrastructure projects. Moreover, the cultural conflicts between the transferor and transferee should be taken seriously. This experience could provide references for other international infrastructure technology transfers.
基金supported in part by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2019157)。
文摘V-2 technology was transferred from Germany to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics(USSR)and then on to China.The USSR imitated the captured German V-2 rocket,and independently developed the R-2.Later,China imitated the R-2 rocket provided by the USSR,and independently developed the Dong Feng-2(DF-2).The imitation or localization of foreign products is a key stage prior to independent development.Independent development of new models,in turn,is not only indicative of an upgrading of the transferred technology and the mastering of foreign technology,but also an illustration of innovation.Talent is the crucial resource on which technology transfer relies.The administrative system and domestic collaboration network required to coordinate the necessary tasks,including research,experimentation,design,and manufacture were established both in the USSR and in China.
文摘The paper presents a new analytical framework to discuss the effect of Chinese foreign investment policy on the international technology transfer absorbed by enterprises of different ownership.The US Trade Representative claims that the Chinese government’s requirements regarding joint ventures pressure US companies to transfer intellectual property to Chinese companies.However,we argue that:(1)Based on analysis of the technical fees of technology import contracts and the number of US patents transferred to enterprises registered in the Chinese mainland,China’s foreign investment policy does not pressure US companies to transfer unremunerated technology to Chinese companies.(2)The invention and utility model patents filed by Chinese joint-venture enterprises or Chinese partner companies do not show an abnormally rapid growth,which means China’s FDI policy does not force US companies to transfer intellectual property in exchange for China’s market.(3)After 2012,the US-China technology transfer absorbed by enterprises of different ownership showed a significantly positive effect in reducing China-US trade surplus.
文摘Intellectual property management plays a very important role in the process of technology transformation among different companies. This article discusses the main methods and mode which companies usually used to manage their IPM in market. Some suggestions are also provided for the company managers.
文摘CDMOs are emerging as critical drivers of innovation within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see CDMOs play an increasingly important role in drug development and manufacturing. Many companies within these sectors are now leveraging the expertise of CDMOs through technology transfers to foster innovation and enhance the development of new drug products. In the extensive field of drug development, technology transfer plays a crucial role at multiple stages, ranging from preclinical phases to commercialization. By working closely with drug developers, CDMOs can ensure that technologies are transferred seamlessly between phases of drug development, allowing for a more efficient and cost-effective development process. CDMOs also bring a wealth of experience in various areas of drug development, including process development, analytical testing, quality control, and manufacturing. This expertise, combined with a focus on innovation, can help drug developers to overcome technical challenges and optimize their drug development programs. CDMOs can provide drug developers with various manufacturing capabilities, from small-scale clinical trials to large-scale commercial production. This flexibility allows drug developers to focus on their core competencies while relying on CDMOs to provide the necessary infrastructure and support for drug manufacturing. The critical role of CDMOs in advancing pharmaceutical innovation in phase-appropriate technology transfer where there will be a lot of effort and patience with strong technical expertise is required. This article explores the various types of Technology transfer from preclinical to commercial stages and successful strategies to foster innovation.
文摘The recent GMP (good medical practice) rules actualisation and its requirements introduction widened the GMP guidelines for every life cycle of medicinal products, including the stage of processes scaling and technology transfer. This requires the technology transfer process to be regulated as the part of pharmaceutical quality system and the following development of corresponding written procedures. The following publication is dedicated to the development of TTP (technology transfer process) and its accessible graphic formalisation alongside the definition of main stages and possible procedures limited by the offered model. According to the actualized GMP rules, the technology transfer is an essential part of pharmaceutical quality system at a modem pharmaceutical company.
文摘Since the Belt and Road Initiative was put forward,the agricultural technology exchanges between China and Vietnam have become more and more frequent.With its unique geographical advantages,economic differences and technological complementarities,China is steadily advancing its agricultural technology transfer to Vietnam.This paper analyzes that the main driving force of Chinese agricultural technology transfer to Vietnam is the existence of technological potential difference.This paper puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions from three aspects of government,agricultural enterprises and scientific research institutions.
文摘The Chinese government issued a regulation on promoting the transformation of R&D results recently. The new policies, which were jointly formulated by seven governmental departments, are aimed at further encouraging China’s scientists to commercialize their R&D results, set up new hi-tech business and speed up the process of China’s hi-tech industrialization.
基金supported by the“Trilateral Cooperation on Biogas and Solar-Transitioning to Sustainable Energy Uses in public and private institutions including in the Agro-Industry in China–Ethiopia–Sri Lanka”(Grant No.00116770)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University.This work was also supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce,the Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21(ACCA21)of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology,the Technology Transfer South-South Cooperation Center,the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy,and the United Nations Development Programme。
文摘Renewable energy technology transfer in developing countries is vital in addressing the global challenges of climate change and energy crises.However,the environmental impact,especially the carbon emission and mitigation properties during technology transfer,has not been explored.In this study,six renewable energy technology transfer projects(four solar photovoltaic and two biogas projects)from China to Ethiopia have been studied using a life cycle assessment to identify the carbon footprint and comparative emission reduction potential between these projects.Results indicated:1)Solar photovoltaic and biogas technologies exhibit significant differences in greenhouse gas emissions and reduction potential characteristics.2)Solar photovoltaic technology demonstrates a more competitive effect in terms of carbon emission reduction and efficiency.3)Biogas technology exhibits a more favorable transfer effect on global mitigation benefits and costs.This study demonstrates that the renewable energy technology transfer project maintains a better low-carbon characteristic and substantially contributes to low-carbon energy transformation and climate change mitigation.
文摘This study investigates how the construction of technology transfer markets in China can afect local entrepreneurial activity.Using new firm registration data from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China,the analysis treated the establishment of national technology transfer centers(NTTCs)as a quasi-natural experiment and employed a staggered difference-in-differences approach.The results indicate that the establishment of NTTCs has a positive impact on entrepreneurship.Robustness checks supported a causal interpretation of the results.The primary mechanisms identified were increased availability of entrepreneurial resources and improvements in the local entrepreneurial environment.The effects were more pronounced in technology-intensive manufacturing and producer service industries,and in cities with lower administrative status and higher levels of financial development.Further analysis revealed that NTTCs contribute to economic growth by promoting entrepreneurship.The results have policy implications for government-led development of technology transfermarkets.
基金supported by a major project of the National Social Science Fund of China(No.17AJY002)a science and technology innovation project of Capital University of Economics and Business(No.2023KJCX087).
文摘In the current“dual circulation”development paradigm,science and technology finance provides strong support for breaking the low-end lock-in of China's manufacturing sector within the global value chain.Utilizing provincial panel data from China covering the period from 2011 to 2021,this study empirically examines the impact of science and technology finance on the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain from the perspective of technology transfer.The findings indicate that science and technology finance can promote the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain,with this promoting effect exhibiting regional and source heterogeneity.For one thing,the impact of science and technology finance on value chain upgrading is notably significant in Chinese eastern regions.For another,science and technology finance inputs from venture capital institutions,capital markets,and enterprises significantly drive the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain.In terms of the impact mechanism,technology transfer plays a partial mediating role in the process by which science and technology finance promotes the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain;however,the mediating effect of technology transfer varies based on the source of science and technology finance input.Furthermore,the promoting effect of science and technology finance on the upgrading of the manufacturing value chain also displays nonlinear characteristics,becoming more pronounced when the level of technology transfer surpasses a certain threshold.
文摘To ensure long-run sustainability,it is imperative to achieve the goal of zero-carbon emissions without compromising economic growth.Identifying whether BRICS economies,which are an attractive set of countries due to their rapid economic growth and high emissions,can shift towards sustainability with the support of policy measures,is a question which needs to be addressed.This article investigates the impact of emission trading schemes,energy innovation,technology transfer,population growth,and inflation on the economic performance of BRICS economies(2001-2020).The outcomes of the CS-ARDL and PMG estimators reveal that carbon taxes,carbon finance,energy innovation,technology transfer,population growth,and inflation have positive effects on economic performance.In light of the evidence,policy insights are recommended to achieve a win-win situation for economic and environmental performance.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[2018YFA0606503].
文摘Technology is an instrument to build BRI relationships,mitigate the environmental and climate impacts of BRI projects,as well as to enhance environmental sustainability in the regions.This study aims to reposition China in global climate technology transfer in BRI era and to obtain initial knowledge on needs,priorities,and barriers from the receivers’perspective.Focus group method with aid of questionnaire survey and follow-up face-to-face interviews was adopted to capture the major issues directly expressed by receivers from these countries.A total of 63 valid questionnaires were collected,and 13 respondents were face-to-face interviewed.The results confirmed that energy and agriculture were the most prioritized sectors for mitigation and adaptation in the developing countries alongside OBOR.The prioritized technologies for mitigation included cogeneration,solar photovoltaic,and biomass/biogas electricity.Irrigation,conservation agriculture,and soil management were prioritized for adaptation in agricultural sector,and water recycling and reuse,source water protection,and urban drainage management in water resource sector.Technology cost during installation and operation was stressed as the most important factor constraining the application and diffusion of climate technologies.But communication including language,information,and ways of communication,was also identified as an important factor.This implied that the conventional climate technology transfer need adapt to changing contexts of BRI and be complemented with innovative approaches involving multi-actors in different phases of climate technology development.Due to the limited representativeness of the sample,the results can hardly be generalized to all the countries,but raised interesting topics for future researches.
文摘Drawing on the empirical work of a broader study, this paper examines whether technology is being successfully transferred from universities to the IT-sottware SMEs present in China, and the effectiveness of entrepreneurship in effecting such transfers. A conceptual framework was generated to guide the investigation. Data were elicited using a detailed questionnaire which generated 53 usable responses; follow-up interviews with 17 of the 53 respondents; and four interviews with relevant government officials (civil servants from the Ministry of Science and Technology and state-owned banks). There were three main fmdings. Chinese software SMEs tend to be reluctant to adopt new technologies from local tmiversities; there is a lack of common purpose between the parties; and entrepreneurs who did undertake such technology transfer felt the process was badly impeded by the lack of available finance, and expressed fears about poor protection of intellectual property rights in China. The majority of the sample firms acted opportunistically, taking advantage of the benefits offered under government schemes to earn rapid returns mainly using extant technologies. These conclusions suggest that the Chinese government's policies in this area of technology transfer have had only limited success.