China is an innovation powerhouse — but it should do more fundamental research

China is an innovation powerhouse — but it should do more fundamental research

As the country looks to commercial companies to drive innovation, it has a golden opportunity to support open science and increase its output in key areas.

Chinese companies have conventionally invested heavily in the applied sciences, but less so in fundamental research.Credit: Li Zhihua/China News Service/VCG/Getty Chinas firms and entrepreneurs are … [+4953 chars]