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Awakening: Evolution of China's science and technology policies

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It was not until the latter part of the 19th century that the people of China acknowledged the importance of science and technology. The revolution in 1911, ensuing civil wars, and the war against the Japanese invasion took up another half century. Thus, a serious move to develop science and technological enterprises did not start until the founding of the People's Republic of China—200 years later than Europe and North America. The author argues that, although there has been notable progress during the past 30 years, it will take another 50 years to forge a prosperous society that enjoys the benefits of science and technology. As part of its efforts to develop its innovation capabilities, China today spares no effort to develop a science educational system that will ensure that future generations can make useful contributions to the world's science and technology resources.

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  • Song, Jian, 2008. "Awakening: Evolution of China's science and technology policies," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 235-241.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:30:y:2008:i:3:p:235-241
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2008.04.019
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