In a global survey about the level of trust in various aspects in 28 countries released in January 2024, respondents from China expressed the least confidence that science is free from government interventions. About 67 percent of Chinese respondents agreed that science has become politicized in their country, compared to the global average of 53 percent.
Public concerns about government influence on science in China in 2023
Characteristic
China
28 country average
Science has become politicized in this country
67%
53%
Government and organizations that fund research have
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