title: Unbalanced progress: The hard road from science popularisation to public engagement with science in China.
abstract: This article critically traces the development of science communication in China in the past 30 years. While confirming the tremendous progress Chinese science communicators have achieved in popularising science, it argues that the deficit model-based popularisation effort cannot meet the diversifying demands on science in Chinese society. Citing both recent science and technology controversies and active public participation in science pilot initiatives in China, this article concludes that science communication efforts in the country must be focused on constructive dialogues and public engagement with science.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, USA.
authors.forename: Hepeng
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jia
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D003142:Communication; D003256:Community Participation; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D012586:Science / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration
keywords: GM food; media and science; popularisation of science; public participation; public understanding of science; science communication; science policy; scientific controversies