For the first time, China has broken into the global top 20 for most-innovative economies.

This according to the annual Global Innovation Index.

Those behind this ranking describe innovation as the most prominent driver of social change and long-lasting economic growth.

CGTN’s William Denselow reports.

Francis Gurry talks about leading innovative economies

CGTN’s Karina Huber spoke with Francis Gurry, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization, about leading innovative nations.