Recently, the evaluation results of the coordinated development of technology, education, and talent in global innovative cities were released. Based on the evaluation framework of coordinated development of technology, education, and talent, the innovation capabilities of 30 major innovative cities (metropolitan areas) worldwide were evaluated.

In terms of innovation capabilities, Boston, San Francisco and Beijing rank top three among all cities evaluated, while Shanghai and Hong Kong both make it into the top 10. According to the results, Beijing and several other Asian cities perform exceptionally well in terms of the quality of basic education, with each of them offering pupils a good learning environment and conditions. In terms of the pooling of scientific research and industrial talented individuals and their potential, the quantities of scientific and engineering professionals in Beijing and Shanghai have an advantage. The proportions of young talented research personnel in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are generally higher than those in European and American cities.

Over the past five years, 29 out of the 30 cities evaluated have seen increases in their cross-regional cooperation diversity indexes. Beijing has done best among the evaluated Chinese cities in terms of innovation support and achieved balanced growth by doing well in scientific research, technological innovation, and industrial vitality, among other aspects.

The evaluation was jointly conducted by the International Science and Technology Information Center in Shenzhen, the Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance at Tsinghua University, and Elsevier. While examining the innovation accomplishments of 30 cities during the previous five years, it also reflects the innovation strategy of "driving technological decision-making with data insights and scientifically planning scientific development".

(Source: Beijing Daily App)