Indigenous Innovation and Economic Development: Lessons from China's Leap into the Information Age

William Lazonick · 2004 · Industry and Innovation

Summary. This paper examines indigenous innovation in China's computer electronics industry through case studies of four leading companies—Stone, Legend, Great Wall, and Founder—from their origins through the late 1990s. The analysis applies a framework emphasizing strategic control, organizational integration, and financial commitment as critical factors driving innovation. The findings illuminate how Chinese firms developed indigenous technological capabilities and their implications for understanding innovation dynamics and economic development.

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Lazonick, W.. (2004). Indigenous Innovation and Economic Development: Lessons from China's Leap into the Information Age. Industry and Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/1366271042000289360

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DOI: 10.1080/1366271042000289360
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: indigenous-innovation, innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28