Chinese University Think-Tanks in Knowledge Production for National Government’s Decision-Making
https://doi.org/10.15826/umpa.2020.03.025
Abstract
This research analyzes the functions of university think-tanks from the perspective of the Chinese government, in particular their role in generating knowledge for governmental decision-making. It also reveals the achievements and problems of the development model of Chinese university think-tanks. Methodologically, this study relies on analysis and interpretation of the key policy documents of the Chinese government, the public information of some university think-tanks and the research results and data of professional think-tank research institutions. The study found that the Chinese government is trying to incorporate university think-tanks into the «Holistic Knowledge» production link and thus turn them into professional decision-making knowledge supply institutions. As a result, Chinese university think-tanks will perform the role of t bridges between academic knowledge production and generation of knowledge for the government’s decision-making, ensuring the necessary flexibility between these two processes. However, the drawback of such policy is that it limits the autonomy of university think-tanks and their social influence.
About the Author
Sun Pinjie
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law National Institute for SCO International Exchange and Judicial Cooperation
China
China
Sun Pinjie - Lecturer; Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.
201701, Shanghai, Qingpu District, Waiqingsong Road, No 7989
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Pinjie S. Chinese University Think-Tanks in Knowledge Production for National Government’s Decision-Making. University Management: Practice and Analysis. 2020;24(3):46-58. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15826/umpa.2020.03.025
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