China -- Can it Move from Imitation to Innovation?

This report analyzes both positive and negative aspects of the China in order to diagnose its prospect moving from imitation to innovation. The positive aspect is analyzed by Chinese innovation input/output index ratio and case studies of todays’ innovative companies of Korea and Japan. It was proved that they are taking ‘Imovator’ strategy and on the right track toward the innovation. Also, three impediments to be overcome were identified by analysis of ‘government issues,’ ‘corporation issues’ and ‘leadership issues’ respectively. Finally, Chinese bright future toward innovation is forecasted with successful innovation cases of China as well as future works