Integrated Spatial Planning and policymaking strongly rely on scientific and expert knowledge captured in a great variety of models, simulations and games (MSG). In China, the world of science is quite familiar with computer models and simulations. The whole idea of socially and technically integrated policy analysis and integrated methods (IM) however, is still new. There is definitely interest in and fascination with IMs like integrated modelling, interactive simulation, participatory approaches and serious gaming (SG), but their potential use has far-reaching consequences due to the lack of understanding on what happens at the science-policy interface in China’s context. In this paper we examined the forms of expertise and knowledge, and whose values and interests that policymakers and scientists are willing to consider for integrated policymaking and IM. By using Q methodology, we identified four frames which clustered opinions are presented on the different perspectives and discourses on socio-technical integration and the role of MSG. The findings indicate that techno-analytical integration is most dominant in China’s integrated progress, through big data, big models, 3D visualizations and advanced calculations. This is because being scientific and evidence-based is valued highly in China. Participatory gaming methods like role-play or digital computer games are not very trustworthy or influential yet as scientific method for integrated analysis.