This research conducted a questionnaire survey focusing on the digital media literacy of scientists of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Mapping results show that the Internet has become the preferred medium used by Chinese scientists on a daily basis. Scientists are confident in using and identifying network information. However, high-frequency usage does not lead to high degree of trust. Chinese scientists have lower trust in online media than in traditional media. As to communication, Chinese scientists valued peers in science community more than public. This article discusses the causes and countermeasures to the above situation.

science communication  /  media literacy  /  Chinese scientists  /  Chinese Academy of Sciences