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ABSTRACT
This study empirically examines the relationship between technological diversification and regional innovation capability (RIC) based on 30 Chinese provinces from 2001 to 2011. Our results support the positive role of technological diversification in affecting RIC. We also investigate the moderating effects of R&D investments and openness on the diversification-innovation relationship. The results indicate that R&D investments exert a positive effect on RIC, while openness, measured as foreign direct investment, exerts a negative influence on RIC. We thus argue that the positive diversification-innovation relationship is contingent on multiple factors. Both policy and practical implications are discussed.
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank the anonymous referees for their comments and suggestions. All errors are ours.
Disclosure statement
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Notes on contributors
Dr. Yuandi Wang (PhD, Hasselt Belgium) is a Professor of Technology and Innovation Management at Sichuan University, China, and a Research Associate at the Technical University of Denmark. He has previously published in IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Technovation, and Long Range Planning. He is also a guest editor for International Journal of Technology Management. His research interests include technology transfer and innovation, R&D internationalisation, and regional innovation systems.
Mr. Xin Pan is a postgraduate at Sichuan University, China. He has previously published in Scientometrics, Journal of Technology Transfer. His research interests focus on R&D internationalisation, and regional innovation systems.
Dr. Jian Li (PhD, London UK) is an assistant professor at the Business School of Hunan University, China. His research interests focus on the industrial relations in China, technology innovation and collaborative R&Ds. He has published in Regional Studies, Journal of Technology Transfer, Scientometrics, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, Chinese Management Studies and Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship, and had presented in various international conferences.
Dr. Lutao Ning (PhD, Cambridge UK) is a senior lecturer in International Business at the School of Business and Management, Queen Mary, University of London. His research is focused on the area of international technology management and innovation, and business strategy in an emerging market context. He has previously published in journals such as Technovation, Scientometrics, and International Business Review.