Is China capable of innovating? This is a controversial question. Plenty of people, especially those in the West are doubtful of China’s innovative capabilities. But it’s not just outside of China where you find non-believers, many Chinese also mock the concept of “Chinese innovation”. To be fair, China is famous (or should I say infamous) as the “Empire of Shanzhai” (counterfeits).
http://www.forbes.com/sites/tseedward/2016/03/08/what-drives-chinas-innovation-2/#64d0141e4071
