The Path for Shanghai to Develop into a Globally Influential Scientific and Technological Innovation Center

[Abstract]

This issue of the Key Reference publishes the article entitled The Path for Shanghai to Develop into a Globally Influential Scientific and Technological Innovation Center – Analysis Based on the History and Current Conditions of Scientific & Technological Innovation in Shanghai. According to the article, the 21st century is an era for scientific & technological revolution and industrial revolution, when the IT revolution characterized by mobile Internet, cloud computing and big data will pose challenges to the traditional modes of production and organization. Whether Shanghai can prepare well, take positive actions, seize the opportunities and embrace the new round of technological revolution and industrial revolution not only concerns the improvements of Shanghai’s competitiveness as an international metropolis, but also concerns the implementation of China’s innovation-driven development strategy.

The article analyzes the significance of being a global scientific and technological innovation center and the current conditions of Shanghai, and proposes the actions and path for Shanghai to develop into a global scientific and technological innovation center. Finally, the article gives policy suggestions about building Shanghai into a globally influential scientific and technological innovation center.