Abstract:

The evolution of Chinese electronic information manufacturing and its branches from imitation to innovation is analyzed by using the patents granted to natives in international patent classification (IPC) system from 1987 to 2012 It is shown that two substantial improvements in the innovative level of Chinese electronic information manufacturing happened in 2003 and 2008 respectively, through which the industry has taken the first place in the country and achieved a preliminary innovation transformation In its four branches, the basic electrical components sub-industry is the innovative leader and the telecom technology sub-industry is the innovative driver But the independent research and development capability of China’s electronic information manufacturing in key technologies and core components still falls behind the developed regions of the world, and the road for the industry to complete its innovation transformation is still very long

Key words: electronic information manufacturing, innovation transformation; , industry granted； patent