China's nanotechnology patents top the world: white paper

Summary

China leads the world with 43% of globally authorized nanotechnology patents over the last 25 years, with major focuses on semiconductors, biomedicine, and new materials.

Key Points
  • China holds 43 percent of the world's nanotechnology patents from 2000 to 2025, totaling 464,000 patents.
  • China's patent focus includes semiconductor devices, catalytic chemistry, biomedicine, and new materials, with key innovation hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Suzhou.
  • The Chinese Academy of Sciences leads globally with 23,400 patents in nanotechnology.
  • By May 2025, China has over 34,500 nanotechnology enterprises employing 9.92 million people, with the global nanotechnology market expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2025.
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