Defining China’s Smart Power in Science and Technology

Zhuoran Yang

doi:10.54254/2753-7102/11/2024115

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Defining China’s Smart Power in Science and Technology

Zhuoran Yang *^,1,

¹ Qufu Normal University

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7102/11/2024115

Abstract

This research focuses on the embodiment of smart power in China’s science and technology development. This paper first introduces the definitions of soft power, hard power and smart power. Furthermore, it compares the current status and development of China’s soft power, hard power and smart power, and identifies China’s problems in terms of access to modern technology, intellectual property protection, as well as regulatory and ethical issues. Moreover, this research explores possible ways to improve China’s smart power of science and technology. Finally, the study finds that China’s smart power developments in science and technology can be used as both diplomatic and economic tools, reshaping international technology policy and establishing new global norms.

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China, smart power, technology, science

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