The document discusses the evaluation of the ethical environment of science and technology development in China. It begins by outlining common ethical issues related to S&T, such as risks to health and the environment. It then defines the ethical environment as factors involved in understanding and addressing ethical issues. The document evaluates China's ethical environment for nanotechnology development compared to other countries, finding China's awareness of issues has increased but that strategic policy, social research, and public engagement need further development.

1. The 3 rd International Workshop on Innovation and Performance Management, 1-4 July,2010, University of Kent A study on the Evaluation of Ethical Environment of Science and technology Fan Chunliang Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences

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24. 2. Comparison of ethical environments of nanotechnology between China and other countries(con.) NO. Yes. USA: Act for Nanotenology Research and Development in 21th Century 3.Is there any special law or regulation? No. National Development Outline on Nanotechnology (2001-2010) Yes. Most countries among 24 OECD countries, have policy statements about planning nanotechnology. Yes. NNI of USA; Nanotechnology Strategy of EU. 2. Is there any specific statement about nano ethical issues in authorized national (technology) policies? Is there any part about nano ethical issues in development strategies and plans? No. S&T constitutes the primary productive force. Frontier technologies are always good. “ Nano” is advanced, so it’s good. Yes. S&T is a double-edged sword. Should develop nanotechnolgy responsibly. 1.Are mainstream values related to S&T conductive to understanding and solving these issues ？ China International （ European and American Developed countries ） Factor of Ethical Environment （ Index ）

25. Comparison of ethical environments of nanotechnology between China and other countries(con,) Yes (team, labs, and programs). It’s better in safety, but common in ethics research. No integral strategy. Yes. Including sociality (ethical, legal and social impacts) and safety (public health, environmental and workplace safety and risks) Yes. 7. Are there any researches about nano ethics, social themes or safety? Are there strategies about nano developing safe? Yes. Yes. 6. Is there academic seminar about nano ethics, social themes or safety? Yes. CAS and CAE Never carried out consultation research about nano ethics? Yes. UK Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering; USA PCAST. 5. Is there consultation mechanisms? Is there consultation about nano ethics carried out? No. Yes. EU: Behavior Standards for Conducting Nano S&T Research Responsibly (2008) 4. Are there guidance rules for nano research ethics?

26. (2) Comparison of ethical environments of nanotechnology between China and other nations Weak. Strong. 10. How about the media reporting nanotechnology? No. Good. Especially, UK. 9. How about the public participating in nano activities? Better. Famous scientists give speeches. Better. Scientific community publish reports/ reports of persons in scientific community 8. How about nano scientists’ ethical sense and social responsibility?