The emerging technology management system is an important way to reduce negative effects of the technology. Many countries have made achievements in the research of technology governance strategy and practice in terms of of responsible innovation. However, the underlying logic behind technical governance remains unclear. This paper uses case analysis method to study the nanotechnology governance strategies and practice pathways in the United States, European Union and China. The results show that government plays a leading role in the emerging technology governance. National demand is the main driving force of governance objectives and strategies. "Balancing" the relationship between stakeholders is the main tool of governance in emerging technologies. Collaborative governance is the action orientation of emerging technology governance. The government is in the center of the emerging technology governance network structure. The governance structure evolves from "vertical" to "network" and the governance concept turns from adaptive governance to forward-looking governance.

responsible innovation  /  emerging technology governance  /  nanotechnology