China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications, according to a congressional report published Wednesday.
The authors of the report say the U.S. must do more to protect high-tech research and ensure that the results of taxpayer-funded work don’t end up benefiting Beijing. They recommended several changes to better protect scientific research in the U.S., including new policies for the Department of Energy to use when deciding whether to fund work that involves Chinese partnerships.
The investigation is part of a congressional push to raise a firewall blocking U.S. research from boosting China’s military buildup when the two countries are locked in a tech and arms rivalry that will shape the future global order.
It’s ok, the US has decided intellectually pursuits are anti American. Soon we will be the ones stealing research from other countries.
When are governments around the world going to understand that YOU CANNOT TRUST THE CCP?
Trust in what sense? The US and China are two government entities, and you can’t trust either. Always be critical.
Sharing knowledge so it’s diversified is a good thing.
Trust should not be required.
