China steps up efforts to increase people’s scientific knowledge

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China has issued a guideline on facilitating the popularization of science to encourage innovation throughout society.

Released by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, the guideline sets specific targets for the popularization of science and technology.

By 2025, public services for science popularization will be significantly expanded, more researchers will play an active role in spreading scientific knowledge, the proportion of citizens with scientific literacy will exceed 15 percent, and a social climate that values science and innovation will be created, the guideline says.

It also stresses strengthening the responsibility of the whole society for increasing the public’s scientific knowledge.

//Petra// RZ