Innovation is now a strategic priority for China

Development | Huw Andrews and Stephen Kemper

Since the launch of reform and opening-up policy in 1978, "made in China" products have established China as the world's factory.

However, the high-value work of innovation, design and development tended to originate outside of China. This is starting to change, and while China has a long way to go, its leadership is well aware of the challenge.