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Over the past 40 years, China has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth. Initially, economic growth has been based mainly from manufacturing. China is looking at other ways to diversify their economic growth, and transition the focus of its economy from “Produced in China” to “Created in China." Thus, there is an ever-increasing focus on China as a centre for innovation and technology. However, there are many challenges to shift from “following innovation” to “subversive innovation” and the creation of so-called digital unicorns. The authors' attention turns to Shenzhen as well as one particular community of innovation, CEC i-Valley. CEC i-Valley aims to bring all stakeholders under one roof. More importantly, its vision offers a unique example of how a significant industry cluster has emerged. The CEC i-Valley's bold approach addresses the innovation gaps by creating more China-authentic digital unicorns and the challenges of sufficient capacity to innovate and commercialise intellectual properties underpinned by a collective philosophy.