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"New Quality Productive Forces and High-level Science & Technology Self-reliance and Self-strengthening" Column

The Logical Thread and Integrated Framework of Key Core  Technology Research: From Connotation Definition to Enterprise  Breakthrough Paths 

Wen Fengyuan, Liu Chenyang

(College of International Business, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China)

Abstract: Against the background of intensifying global scientific and technological compe⁃ tition, China's key core technologies are increasingly confronting a severe "chokehold" dilemma. Given the obsolescence of traditional paths that are no longer capable of addressing the urgent  need for independent control of core technologies, there is an imperative necessity to systemati⁃ cally sort out the research context, integrate fragmented findings, and build a coherent theoreti⁃ cal framework. Therefore, this study takes "connotative characteristics—identification methods —influencing factors—mechanism paths" as its main line, conducting a systematic combing of key core technology research. Firstly, it defines its multi-dimensional connotations from the  macro, medium, and micro levels and analyzes the five inherent characteristics: the quasi-public  nature of technical value, systematic complexity, knowledge comprehensiveness, dynamic con⁃ trol, and ecological dependence. Then, the study verifies this conceptual system using typical  cases from fields. It further compares the applicability and limitations of qualitative and quantita⁃ tive identification methods. Additionally, it reveals the evolutionary trend of identification meth⁃ ods toward multi-source integration and intelligence. Next, the study analyzes key breakthrough  factors from two dimensions: internal enterprise characteristics and external support. On this ba⁃ sis, it refines two core mechanisms: the knowledge flow coordination mechanism and the organi⁃ zational governance adaptation mechanism. It also summarizes four driving paths: resource inte⁃ gration, ecological coordination, enterprise leadership, and government guidance. Ultimately, this study constructs an integrated framework of "theoretical cognition—methodological tools— practical paths". Through the logical closed loop of "theoretical construction—case verification —path induction", it integrates existing achievements, addresses the deficiencies of scattered  concepts and fragmented frameworks in current research, and provides theoretical references for  academic exploration, practical guidance for enterprise innovation, and policy-making support  for governments. 

Key words: key core technology; connotative characteristics; identification and measure⁃ ment; influencing factors; driving paths; knowledge flow coordination; organizational governance  adaptation; technology ecosystem