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Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou named world's top innovation hub for second year

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The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou region has once again been recognized as the world's leading innovation hub, according to the 2026 Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This cluster, which includes Hong Kong and two mainland Chinese cities, has held the top spot for two consecutive years. The ranking, based on metrics such as international patent filings, scientific publications, and venture capital deals, highlights the Greater Bay Area's strong innovative capacity and its robust financing ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Reinforces the importance of integrated economic regions for fostering innovation and technological advancement.

RANK_REASON Report on a major innovation index ranking that highlights a significant economic region. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou named world's top innovation hub for second year

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou retains crown as world’s top innovation hub

    A cluster comprising Hong Kong and two mainland Chinese cities has been ranked the world’s top innovation hub for the second consecutive year by a United Nations body. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retained its crown in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released b…

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