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China and the US have long collaborated in ‘open research.’ Some in Congress say that must change
More than 500 U.S. universities collaborate with Chinese military-linked researchers, raising concerns about espionage and illicit knowledge transfer, with 80% of economic espionage cases involving China.
- American and Chinese scholars have collaborated on research for years, but some U.S. lawmakers express concerns over this openness, believing it aids China's military technology and capabilities.
- The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has accused China of using open research to enhance military modernization and recommends stricter visa policies and an end to certain academic partnerships to safeguard U.S. research.
- A report from Strider Technologies found that over 500 U.S. universities have collaborated with Chinese military researchers, resulting in nearly 2,500 STEM publications in 2024.
- Concerns about foreign adversaries exploiting U.S. academic institutions are growing, with 80% of economic espionage cases in the U.S. reportedly involving benefits to China.
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China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change
U.S. lawmakers and national security officials are increasingly alarmed that long-standing research ties between the U.S. and China could give China an advantage when it comes to developing new military technology.
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American and Chinese researchers have worked together on advanced technologies for many years in the framework of open research • Now American lawmakers are warning that China is exploiting this openness to gain a military advantage • New law will limit research cooperation with Chinese institutions linked to the military • "Our adversaries are exploiting American universities"
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