I'd say it may be less about the type of person, and more about the conditions: > Another concern international astronomers have about the chief scientist posi

I'd say it may be less about the type of person, and more about the conditions: > Another concern international astronomers have about the chief scientist position, as well as that of the research associates, is that their activities will be controlled by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This seems likely to limit the academic freedom that Western observers generally enjoy.