China's reformed science and technology system: An overview and assessment

Abstract

Science and technology (SandT) systems are interconnected with economic systems. After China began to make its economic system more market-oriented in 1979, reforms to its SandT system became urgent. China's major breakthrough in reforming its SandT system occurred in 1985. This paper provides data on China's changing SandT sector, outlines the processes of its reform and China's changing sources of funding for RandD. China's evolving technology market is given particular attention and some of its pitfalls are discussed. © 2004 Taylor and Francis Ltd.