Research on paths, issues and countermeasures of initiating international big science programs

Authors

Lingjuan LI, School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaFollow
Guolu LI, School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Lijiao XIE, Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park, Beijing 101117, China
Youdan XIAO, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaFollow

Keywords

big science programs, large-scale scientific facility, international collaboration, scientific and technological governance

Document Type

Policy & Management Research

Abstract

Large-scale scientific programs shoulder the missions of pooling global innovation resources, building world-class scientific centers, and promoting high-quality regional development. They serve as crucial pillars for achieving high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Initiating large-scale scientific programs requires elements such as the support of scientific and technological condition platforms, the coordinated promotion by international organizations, a scientific and feasible governance structure, sound policy guarantees, and special support. At present, China faces a severe situation in initiating international large-scale scientific programs. Meanwhile, problems such as homogeneous competition among large-scale scientific programs, lack of mature management experience, and insufficient motivation for scientists to participate also exist. This study incorporates the current context of the politicization and securitization of global technological collaboration and proposes strategies and recommendations through a comprehensive analysis of the practical realities of China’s scientific and technological development.

First page

2192

Last Page

2204

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

LI, Lingjuan; LI, Guolu; XIE, Lijiao; and XIAO, Youdan (2025) "Research on paths, issues and countermeasures of initiating international big science programs," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 40 : Iss. 12 , Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3724/j.issn.1000-3045.20250210003
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol40/iss12/8