本研究基于专利数据,采用网络分析方法(Network Analysis),对华为的全球研发网络进行案例分析,旨在解析华为的全球研发网络的演进过程以及华为的海外研发战略路线;通过华为在研发全球化方面的成功“故事”,揭示其对各国企业在海外研发投资活动领域提供的新发展思路。本研究发现,与其营销国际化的“农村包围城市”的路线不同,华为的研发全球化路线是一条“城市”(发达国家)到“农村”(发展中国家)的道路。华为以技术资源优势的发达国家为开路“先锋”和“活跃分子”,以获取技术优势资源为前进驱动;在发展的过程中,灵活把握获取人才优势的机会窗口;最后,华为不忘带动“农村”的发展,在其研发网络中带动加入小比例的不具备技术资源优势(但具备市场价值)的发展中国家。
This study adopts a qualitative approach to examine how Huawei, the leading Chinese company in Research and Develop- ment (R&D) globalization, established and developed its overseas R&D network. A dataset consisting Huawei' s overseas' joint pa- tents record since its establishment and Network Analysis method are employed to explore the formulation of its global R&D network. Through the "success story" of Huawei' s R&D globalization, new experience and perspective on overseas R&D investment is demon- strated for the international arena.