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Government advocacy of science in Asia

davros · 2006-03-27 22:17:52

I came across two recent, interesting examples of government science advocacy in Asia. More curiosities than inspiring ideas for the ISS. The first is from Japan (article): The second is from China. The President, Hu Jintao, gave a speech on the "Eight Honours and Eight Disgraces". One of the honour/disgrace pairings was

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27-03-2006 11:17pm

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I came across two recent, interesting examples of government science advocacy in Asia. More curiosities than inspiring ideas for the ISS.

The first is from Japan (article):

Gov't hopes free science magazine will add chemistry to young lovers' dates

Japan's Education Ministry plans to publish and distribute a free magazine called "Science Walker" packed with scientific topics that young people can chat about with their sweethearts while on dates.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology publishes the magazine to promote science knowledge, because a governmental poll has found that only 40 percent of pollees in the 20s or younger take an interest in science and technology.

The second is from China. The President, Hu Jintao, gave a speech on the "Eight Honours and Eight Disgraces". One of the honour/disgrace pairings was

Uphold science, don't be ignorant and unenlightened.

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