More than 80 per cent of companies have survived, with nearly 15 per cent achieving valuations exceeding RMB 10 billion ($1.38 billion). “By contrast, entrepreneurship rates at top US universities such as Stanford and MIT remain below 0.5 per cent,” Li noted. The cumulative impact of Xbot Park is increasingly significant. Many have gained international traction, particularly through platforms such as Kickstarter, where the average Xbot Park campaign raised $1.8 million – roughly 70 times the global average. “China’s deep-tech sector is ready for the world stage.”Ultimately, Li envisions a top-down reform of China’s education system, starting from universities and reaching as far as primary schools.