Two characteristics of the enlightenment are the emergence and popularization of new ideas. Science commu-nication is an important part of the enlightenment. Enlightenment which is the prerequisite and the starting point for pu- blic participation in science contributes to the realization of science communication. Based on the relationship between enlightenment and science, science communication should promote a full range of scientific enlightenment. Based on the reflections on the enlightenment, science communication should promote active participation in public affairs, to provide practical experience and accumulation of the local enlightenment. Science communication should promote the combination of elite culture and grassroots community and realize China’s cultural reconstruction, modernization of Chinese and complete enlightenment.

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