A Review and Outlook on Green Innovation Research in China

With the proposal of the concept of green development, green innovation has become the focus of attention for industry scholars and enterprises. This article summarizes the development trends and research content of green innovation research by reviewing relevant literature in this field and analyzing it using CiteSpace software. The results show that the research hotspots on green innovation in China are concentrated in environmental regulations, green technology innovation, green innovation efficiency, green finance, and other aspects; The research content is reflected in two aspects: antecedents (including external factors such as environmental regulations, market factors, external stakeholder pressure, and big data development, as well as internal factors such as innovation resources and capabilities, and executive characteristics) and aftereffects (including the impact on enterprises and society).