A China e a zona de alcance

Abstract

This work studies the development of China's science and technology system with an emphasis on the institution of genetics in Beijing. It does so in the context of the global history of divergence and convergence theories, with elements of comparison with the Brazilian case. To this end, it makes a broad theoretical review of science and development, including Marx, Kuhn, Schumpeter, McLuhan and Milton Santos. From there, it proposes analytical lenses for understanding the Chinese case in the context of globalization. Data analysis deals with science and technology plans and the evolution of the country's innovation system. Based on interviews, field visits and literature studies, he answers the initial questions of the doctoral project – about the emergence of the multinational genetic sequencing company BGI – and proposes concepts that contribute to studies on China and globalization and biotechnology. The main concept proposed is the term "Range Zone", which is visualized in a system of governance action, scientific capacities and access to markets, and in a system of digital and genetic objects.