The success of chemists in the fight against COVID-19 provides us with a unique opportunity for strengthening the position of chemistry in society and suppressing chemophobia which has badly affected the image and development of chemistry over several decades. By highlighting the unique merits of chemistry in controlling infections and healing diseases, we propose developing a communication strategy “Chemists as children of the Sun”. The time is ripe for chemists to take control of the story of chemistry. We believe that chemists must help the public to see chemistry in a whole new light. Only a positive perception of chemistry and the chemical profession will secure a sufficient supply of new talents, ideas, and also financial resources for the development of this unique and irreplaceable science for humanity.

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化学家治愈化学恐惧症：化学家是太阳的孩子

化学家在抗击COVID-19方面的成功为我们提供了一个独特的机会，可以加强化学在社会中的地位，并抑制化学恐惧症，这种恐惧症在几十年来严重影响了化学的形象和发展。通过强调化学在控制感染和治疗疾病方面的独特优点，我们建议制定“化学家作为太阳之子”的传播策略。化学家掌控化学故事的时机已经成熟。我们相信化学家必须帮助公众以全新的眼光看待化学。只有对化学和化学行业有积极的认识，才能确保为人类发展这一独特且不可替代的科学提供充足的新人才、思想和财政资源。

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