The term "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" (专精特新) was first proposed in July 2011 by Zhu Hongren, then Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), during a press conference for the China Industrial Development and Industrial Policy Report (2011). Enterprises categorized as "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" demonstrate four key advantages: specialization, refinement, uniqueness, and innovation. According to MIIT's definition, "Little Giant" enterprises represent the elite among these specialized SMEs. They are pioneers focused on niche markets, characterized by strong innovation capabilities, high market share, mastery of core technologies, and superior quality and efficiency.
Single Champion enterprises refer to manufacturers that have long specialized in specific niche product markets within the manufacturing sector, possessing internationally leading production technologies or processes, and achieving globally top-tier market shares for their single products. By 2022, MIIT had selected seven batches of Single Champion manufacturers nationwide. As "crown jewels" of the manufacturing industry and the pinnacle of the industrial pyramid, the quantity and quality of Single Champions serve as critical indicators for assessing regional manufacturing development levels.
CnOpenData's patent series datasets already cover listed companies, industrial enterprises, high-tech firms, and universities. This update introduces patent data for Little Giants and Single Champion enterprises, categorized into four modules: Invention Applications, Granted Inventions, Utility Models, and Design Patents. Each module includes four tables: Basic Information Table, Citation Table, Cited-by Table, and Transaction Table (note: Design Patents only include the Basic Information Table).
Time Coverage
- Invention Applications: Statistics based on application publication dates (1985-2024)
- Granted Inventions/Utility Models/Design Patents: Statistics based on authorization publication dates (1985-2024)
Field Descriptions
Sample Data
Basic Information Table for Invention Applications of Little Giants and Single Champion Enterprises
Citation Table for Invention Applications of Little Giants and Single Champion Enterprises
Cited-by Table for Invention Applications of Little Giants and Single Champion Enterprises
Transaction Table for Invention Applications of Little Giants and Single Champion Enterprises
Related Literature
- Cao Hongjian, Zhang Shuai, Ouyang Yao et al., 2022: "Innovation Policies and Innovation Quality of 'Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative' SMEs," China Industrial Economics, No. 11.
Data Update Frequency
Annual Updates