Fraud fighter: 'Faked research is endemic in China'

(New Scientist) Shi-min Fang tells us how risking his life and libel writs to expose scientific misconduct in his native China has just won him the inaugural Maddox prize

New Scientist: You've just won the inaugural Maddox prize, awarded for your continuing work exposing scientific misconduct in China despite the threats you face. How does that feel?

Shi-min Fang: I am thrilled and honoured. There are many people who are supporting me and fighting with me, so I consider this award as an acknowledgement of all our efforts, not just mine.

New Scientist: What prompted you to start challenging dubious pseudoscientific claims in China?

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