34 research outputs found
The universal values of science and China’s Nobel Prize pursuit
China does not seem to believe the existence of universally acknowledged values in science and fails to promote the observation of such values that also should be applied to every member of the scientific community and at all times. Or, there is a separation between the practice of science in China and the values represented by modern science. In this context, science, including the pursuit of the Nobel Prize, is more a pragmatic means to achieve the end of the political leadership – the national pride in this case – than an institution laden with values that govern its practices. However, it is the recognition and respect of the latter that could lead to achievement of the former, rather than the other way around
The Role of Ethnic Ties in International Collaboration: the Overseas Chinese Phenomenon
The term ‘Overseas Chinese Phenomenon’ is used here to refer to the fact that scientists of Chinese descent play an important role in international collaboration between mainland China and the rest of the world. In this paper, we review international collaboration between ethnic Chinese scientists in eight countries – USA, England, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, and South Korea – and colleagues in China itself. Our analysis shows that while ethnic ties play an important role as a bridge between China and the country of residence, policies of the Chinese government with respect to international collaboration and overseas Chinese reinforce the growth of ethnically based co-authorship
Research and innovation in China: domestic and international challenges
The presentation includes information for the following questions: • Controversial interpretations of what is happening with Chinese research and innovation
• What is China doing right?
• What is China doing wrong?
• Implications for arguments about a “Chinese model” of scientific and technological development
• International implication
U.S. - P.R.C. Scientific Cooperation: An Assessment of the First Two Years
149 p.This study was funded by the Department of State under contract #1751-000372
A New World In the Making?
36 p.While prospects for scientific and technological development vary across
Asian countries, most states in the region see science and technology as
critical for the achievement of national goals and are developing new policies
for research and innovation. This chapter examines indicators of the
upward trend of technological development in Asia, and interprets these
in light of the globalization of science and technology, the growth of global
production networks in high technology fields, and the emergence of
new science-based industries. Of special note is the growing international
importance of China and India, and increasing intra-regional cooperation
in science and technology. These developments create new challenges for
the United States in reconciling the security interests of the war on terrorism
with long-term interests in maintaining international leadership in science
and engineering