Is China a good place for research?

[Delong]

Hi everyone I'm a Chinese American and I love doing science. I've been learning Chinese to reconnect with my original culture but I'm wondering if Mainland China is also a good place to do scientific research right now too. Specifically I'm interested in the field of bio-energy and stuff.

 

[S.G. Janssens]

I'm not sure, I suppose it depends on lots of factors, one being your personality. Speaking for myself, I would not want to do research in a country with a government that has a very limited interpretation of freedom of expression.

 

[Ben Espen]

If you are interested in genomics, there is a lot of this kind of research in China right now. If you want to get a flavor of this, you might look at Steve Hsu's blog, he is a Chinese American physicist who has done some collaborations in China.

 

[Delong]

Interesting answers everyone thanks for posting!

 

[S.G. Janssens]

I don't know at what point in your studies or career you are now, but perhaps a short research visit would be an option? If you spend a few months to, say, half a year there and you look around and talk with people, you might also get a good idea of everyday life. I feel that working in China wouldn't be for me, but perhaps it would suit you.