12 Pengyu Zhu, Zining Wang, Renu Singh, and Xinying Tan. “China’s model of technology leapfrog: A case study of electric vehicle policies and the development of green technology.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 226 (2026): 116414. Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy SCHOLARLY SHOWCASE Focus of Study This study explores China’s technology leapfrogging model in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, analyzing how coordinated policy interventions transformed the country from a latecomer to the global leader in EVs (holding 58% of global sales by 2023). It identi es ve key drivers of China’s EV strategy: energy security, climate goals, technological self-reliance, manufacturing capacity, and industrial transformation. The research traces the four-stage evolution of EV policies—demonstration projects (infancy), subsidy-driven growth (rapid expansion), subsidy phase-out and industrial restructuring (adjustment), and regulatory reinforcement with dual-credit policies (transformation)—and highlights how China integrated state guidance, R&D investment, domestic demand stimulation, and industrial ecosystem development to achieve leapfrogging, with a focus on core technologies like batteries. Policy Recommendations Policymakers in emerging economies seeking green technology leapfrogging should adopt a phased, coordinated framework: launch targeted demonstration projects to test technology viability, use temporary nancial incentives to scale market adoption, transition to market-oriented regulations (e.g., credit systems) to drive sustained innovation, and prioritize indigenous R&D in core components. Additionally, balancing openness to international collaboration with support for domestic rms can strengthen industrial competitiveness, while aligning policies with national strategic goals (e.g., energy security, climate targets) ensures long-term policy coherence. Mede, Niels G., Viktoria Cologna, Sebastian Berger, ... Tyrala, Michael, and Ziqian Xia. “Public Communication about Science in 68 Countries: Global Evidence on How People Encounter and Engage with Information about Science.” Science Communication (2025). Focus of Study This study examines science information diets and communication behavior across 68 countries with 71,922 respondents, exploring cross-country differences and their associations with sociopolitical and economic conditions. It nds social media are the most used science information source in most countries, except those with democratic-corporatist media systems where news media dominate. Key patterns include lower outspokenness about science in collectivist societies, higher outspokenness among less educated populations, and limited digital media access correlating with participation in science- related public protests. The research also identi es GDP per capita and digital media access as key factors explaining variations in science information sources globally. Policy Recommendations Policymakers should tailor science communication strategies to regional media use patterns—prioritizing social media engagement in low-GDP and non-Western countries while supporting quality science journalism in nations with strong news media systems. Investing in museums and public science events can complement digital access gaps, and integrating science media literacy into education curricula can address misinformation risks, especially among less educated populations. Additionally, supporting scientists and journalists in regions with restricted academic or press freedom can safeguard public access to reliable science information.
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