TY - JOUR
T1 - The conceptual evolution of responsible research and innovation in China
T2 - A systematic literature review
AU - Wang, L.
AU - Long, T. B.
N1 - Funding Information:
The author would like to thank the two anonymous reviewers and the editor who provided valuable and constructive comments for the manuscript.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Within the contemporary global economy, research and innovation are just as likely to come from non-western economic and political powers, such as China, as from western powers more traditionally associated with research and innovation production, such as in Europe and North America. Subsequently, how Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is conceptualised and applied in these alternative contexts is an important question. This review aims to contribute to a better understanding of the evolution and application of RRI in China by reviewing Chinese academic literature. Our analysis indicates that, on the one hand, there is wariness that a complete transplantation of a European conception of RRI to China might lead to cultural imperialism. On the other hand, it is hoped that RRI will improve the ethical governance of technological innovation in China. By analysing Chinese scholarship, the paper also attempts to define distinctive features of RRI in China.
AB - Within the contemporary global economy, research and innovation are just as likely to come from non-western economic and political powers, such as China, as from western powers more traditionally associated with research and innovation production, such as in Europe and North America. Subsequently, how Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is conceptualised and applied in these alternative contexts is an important question. This review aims to contribute to a better understanding of the evolution and application of RRI in China by reviewing Chinese academic literature. Our analysis indicates that, on the one hand, there is wariness that a complete transplantation of a European conception of RRI to China might lead to cultural imperialism. On the other hand, it is hoped that RRI will improve the ethical governance of technological innovation in China. By analysing Chinese scholarship, the paper also attempts to define distinctive features of RRI in China.
KW - China
KW - Chinese RRI
KW - non-western RRI
KW - Responsible research and innovation
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85164476295
U2 - 10.1080/23299460.2023.2226465
DO - 10.1080/23299460.2023.2226465
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85164476295
SN - 2329-9460
VL - 10
JO - Journal of Responsible Innovation
JF - Journal of Responsible Innovation
IS - 1
M1 - 2226465
ER -