The history of China Science Newspaper

1959～1966

On January 1, 1959, "Science News" was founded (a weekly folio newspaper). Guo Moruo, President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, signed the "Science Journal" registration.

In early 1959, shortly after the publication of "Journal of Science" was founded, the first correspondent meeting of Journal of Systematic Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was held. Du Runsheng, Secretary-General of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered an important speech at the meeting on behalf of the Academy’s Party Committee.

In the few years since its establishment, "Science News" has repeatedly stopped and resumed publication. After the second publication on November 12, 1962, the words "internal information" were removed.

Shortly after the beginning of the "Cultural Revolution", "Science Daily", the mouthpiece of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, closed down like many newspapers across the country. On August 13, 1966, the editorial department published a "Notice to Readers" in the "Science Daily" published that day: From now on, the newspaper will temporarily stop publishing.

1979～1988

The National Science Conference ushered in the spring of science, and "Science News", which had been forced to suspend publication for 12 years, resumed publication on November 2, 1979. Li Chang, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, on behalf of the Party Leadership Group of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, wrote a resumption speech for Science News with the title "Spring Breeze Blows Again".

In December 1979, "Science News" adopted an open recruitment within the hospital for the first time, and 5 people were transferred through examination from more than 30 applicants. By the end of 1980, a basic team of 14 full-time editors and editors had been formed.

In January 1981, "Science News" held its first press conference in Beijing. Hu Keshi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, attended the meeting and delivered a speech on behalf of the Academy’s Party Committee, especially appreciating the newspaper’s practice of setting up part-time reporters.

In August 1982, "Science News" was the first newspaper in China to publish a long newsletter about the deeds of the middle-aged intellectual Jiang Zhuying, "The Loyal Soldier Who Dedicated His Life to the Motherland's Optics Cause", exclusively written by our reporters Gao Jingtai and Song Shimian. 》, caused shock in the country. Since then, various news media have continuously reported on it, attracting the attention and instructions of central leaders. Jiang Zhuying has become a model for middle-aged intellectuals in the new era.

In January 1984, "Science News" changed from a 4-page 8-page tabloid to a facing broadsheet with one issue per week.

In May 1984, on the eve of the public launch of "Science News" in China, the editorial department, with the consent and support of the relevant branches of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, decided to set up reporter stations in East China, Central South, Northwest and Northeast China. .

"Science News" began to be publicly distributed domestically in 1985. The Beijing Post Office was responsible for the domestic distribution business. The number of subscriptions that year was nearly 50,000.

In April 1986, "Science News" conducted a discussion on the Three Gorges Project of the Yangtze River, which caused great repercussions at home and abroad. In order to promote the scientific and democratic process of my country's decision-making, it mobilized and gave full play to the role of scientists in the country. The consultation and advisory role during construction has produced positive results.

On May 7, 1986, the Chinese Academy of Sciences issued a document [Science Newspaper No. 0447], requiring branches that have not yet established a reporter station to "actively prepare to establish a reporter station as soon as possible." By the end of 1987, "Science News" had established 18 reporter stations in various branches of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and directly affiliated research institutes outside Beijing, with 23 full-time reporters, 40 part-time reporters, 28 special reporters, and nearly 500 correspondents. A large-scale and high-quality communication team was formed.

In January 1987, "Science" was changed from Monday to Tuesday. It has expanded from mainly domestic distribution to foreign distribution (foreign publication number is D995).

"Science News" relies closely on the strong backing of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the largest scientific group in China, and places special emphasis on the accuracy, scientificity and authoritativeness of science and technology reports. In 1987, Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xiguang conducted a survey of scientists attending the Third World Academy of Sciences Conference in Beijing and found that 80% of Chinese scientists believed that among various news media in China, Science Daily’s science and technology news reports were the most credible.

In 1988, Science Newspaper founded the first domestic science and technology news business magazine "Science and Technology Newsletter", which was edited, published and distributed in Changchun. In 1989, it was co-organized by China Science Newspaper and China Science and Technology Journalism Society. In 1990, it moved back to Beijing for editing and distribution, and was renamed "Science and Technology News and Writing".

1989～1998

In January 1989, with the approval of the Press and Publication Administration, "Science News" was renamed "China Science News".

On November 23, 1989, the newspaper’s preparations for laser phototypesetting were completed.

In 1990, "China Science News" took the lead in launching a special discussion on the reform of the science and technology system, which aroused strong repercussions in the science and technology community and attracted the attention of Song Jian, State Councilor and Director of the National Science and Technology Commission, who made a Important instructions. CCTV, China People's Broadcasting Station, People's Daily, and Xinhua News Agency all reported on it.

With the approval of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, China Science Newspaper held a cross-strait science and technology cooperation project negotiation meeting in Xiamen on December 12, 1991. More than 600 science and technology cooperation projects from domestic ministries and commissions participated in the negotiation, attracting US$22 million in investment.

With the approval of the Press and Publication Administration, "China Science News" will be changed from Tuesday to Wednesday from January 1993.

In early 1993, China Science News revealed that Li Fubin had plagiarized a paper, which triggered a strong response in the scientific community against counterfeiting.

This report and the ensuing special discussion on scientific ethics were rated as one of the top ten science and technology news in 1993 by academicians of the two academies.

With the approval of the State Press and Publication Administration, "China Science News Overseas Edition" was officially released to the public at home and abroad on July 1, 1993. The overseas version of Chinese character printing, with a monthly issue of 8 pages, is supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ External Publicity Leading Group. Its main readers are Chinese students studying abroad, visiting scholars, Chinese scientists and Chinese entrepreneurs. Its circulation covers more than 30 countries and regions. In the United States alone, more than 700 university libraries have the newspaper for readers to read.

In the second half of 1993, "China Science News" took the lead in conducting a discussion on "How to treat scientific and technological personnel working in the mountains and seas". CCTV and China People's Broadcasting Station have repeatedly reported on the progress of this discussion and selected and broadcast discussion articles.

The scientific community has different views on how to view achievement appraisal and establish a scientific evaluation system that is consistent with my country's national conditions. Starting from November 12, 1993, "China Science News" opened a column on the first page to discuss "Achievements Review and Appraisal". It first published an article by He Zuoxiu, a member of the academic department, which was broadcast by CCTV and China People's Broadcasting Station. Xinhua News Agency also issued a press release.

On September 10, 1994, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the State Science and Technology Commission, the State Education Commission, the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, the China Association for Science and Technology, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China jointly issued a document recommending subscriptions to the "China Science News" nationwide. . The article said, "China Science News is a domestic and foreign publicly distributed newspaper that is very influential in my country's science and technology circles. It promotes the reform of my country's science and technology system, reports on the latest scientific and technological achievements and developments at home and abroad, and promotes the academic experience and dedication of veteran scientists. He has done a lot of work in spiritual and other aspects, and is very popular and loved by readers in the scientific, technological and educational circles."

In 1994, "China Science News" opened the column "Maintaining the Dignity of Science", which successively exposed Qiu's rat poison, water to oil, pseudo Qigong, etc., which played a good guiding role. In September of this year, "China Science News" published a newspaper to solicit readers' opinions. 95% of the readers who responded were satisfied with the scientific nature of the newspaper; 82% of the readers were satisfied with the orientation of the newspaper; 79% of the readers were satisfied with the newspaper's scientific nature. Satisfied with the authority.

Starting in October 1994, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the founding of China Science News, nearly a hundred leaders of my country’s science and technology departments, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, presidents of famous universities and leaders of relevant news organizations wrote inscriptions. Congratulations and encouragement.

On June 23, 1995, our newspaper’s commentator article “It is Obligatory to Safeguard the Dignity of Science” (written by Huang Anwen and revised by Li Shi) won the second prize of the 1994 China News Award.

In October 1995, "China Science News" launched a discussion on the topic "Why does my country miss the Nobel Prize?". Some experts and scholars published more than a dozen articles on this issue, which aroused widespread concern in the society.

In May 1996, "China Science News" established a cooperative relationship with the American "Science" magazine, and published the "Science Express" column of "China Science News" in this world-famous science magazine. Important content is introduced to Chinese readers in a timely manner and is welcomed by the majority of scientific and technological workers.

From June to September 1996, Qian Weichang and more than 60 university presidents jointly recommended "China Science News" to the whole country. The recommendation letter said: “In my country’s science and technology circles, there is a major science and technology newspaper that is quite influential in the country but has not yet been widely recognized by teachers and students in universities and represents the level of my country’s science and technology education circles. She is our principal. "One of the most popular newspapers for gay people."

In the autumn of 1996, the American "Science" magazine wrote a special article to introduce the "China Science Journal"'s opposition to pseudoscience, and spoke highly of the "China Science Journal" for its role in safeguarding science. dignity, the fight against pseudoscience and feudal superstition.

On December 22, 1997, the Chinese Academy of Sciences approved the adjustment of the ownership relationship of "China Science News Overseas Edition", from being managed by China Science Group to being affiliated with China Science News. "China Science Journal Overseas Edition Electronic Edition" was changed to "China Science Journal Electronic Edition".

In January 1998, the "China Science News" was revised from Wednesday to Thursday (later to Friday), from the original 12 pages per week to 28 pages per week.

In early 1998, "China Science News" established a cooperative relationship with the British "Nature" magazine.

In April 1998, "Science and Technology News·Life Weekly" was launched for Beijing citizen readers and to guide citizens' scientific life, and quickly became one of the most popular publications in the Beijing newspaper market.

On June 29, 1998, with the approval of the State Press and Publication Administration, "China Science News" was renamed "Science Times" (daily, pages 8 to 16) from January 1, 1999 ). "Science Times" is sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

The "Network News" was established with the approval of the General Administration of Press and Publication, and is jointly sponsored by China Science Newspaper and the Computer Network Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The first issue of "Internet News" and the China Information Construction Forum were held on July 6, 1998 in the Great Hall of the People.

On August 13, 1998, the State Administration of Press and Publication approved the change of "Science and Civilization World" into "Science News" magazine, from a bimonthly to a weekly (8 pages and 64 pages). "Science News" magazine is sponsored by China Science Newspaper and the Ideological and Political Work Research Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In October 1998, the first Party Committee and Discipline Inspection Commission of China Science Newspaper were established.

On October 29, 1998, the Chinese Academy of Sciences approved the change of name of China Science Newspaper to the News and Communication Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The renamed Chinese Academy of Sciences News and Communication Center is still a public institution of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is responsible for the centralized management of the Chinese Academy of Sciences news media.