Passive communicators： Chinese scientists＇ interaction with the media

Examining the interaction of scientists with the media is a key theme of science communication[1].Scholars have surveyed scientists’relationship with the media in the United Kingdom,United States,and other countries[2,3].Unfortunately,no systematic research has investigated how Chinese scientists deal with the media.Some common patterns emerged from previous research.

Examining the interaction of scientists with the media is a key theme of science communication [1 ]. Scholars have surveyed sci- entists＇ relationship with the media in the United Kingdom, United States, and other countries [2,3]. Unfortunately, no systematic research has investigated how Chinese scientists deal with the media.