R&D Innovation Strategy for International Cooperation of Science and Technology in Asia

Major Asian countries, along with the United States and the European countries, recognize the importance of international cooperation in R&D (research and development). In particular, the U.S. and the European countries recognize the importance of R&D cooperation with Asia, and strive for closer cooperation therewith, especially scientific and technological cooperation. Cooperation in international development and the establishment of networks in the Asian region are crucial to countries' advancement of scientific and technical capabilities. Presented and discussed in this chapter is the R&D innovation strategy for international cooperation in science and technology in Asia. Also presented and discussed are ways of simultaneously satisfying both economic values and the ideal value of the international community's prosperity. It is hoped that this study will contribute greatly to the pursuit of international cooperation in science and technology in Asia.