THE INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN CHINA

In the context of innovation and development of SMEs, improving innovation performance has become the key to the future breakthrough of SMEs. The article describes the definition of innovation performance by Chinese scholars, the existing dimensions of innovation performance, and the factors affecting it. It has been found, however, that there are fewer existing studies on the innovation performance of SMEs. This paper concludes that Chinese SMEs innovation behavior can increase their innovation performance, hence increasing their competitiveness. Breakthrough innovation focuses on revolutionary invention, whereas progressive innovation focuses on improvement. As a result, adequate emphasis should be given to the study of SMEs innovative behavior.