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Biden administration inks new science cooperation deal with China; Republicans cry foul


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Published in Science and Technology on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 8:22 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • The United States and China signed a renewed science cooperation agreement on Friday, the State Department said, this time with "robust national security guardrails," despite objections from Republicans who argue the decision should have been left to the incoming Trump administration.

The Biden administration has signed a new science and technology cooperation agreement with China, extending a longstanding pact that was set to expire. This decision has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue that it could compromise U.S. national security by potentially allowing China to gain access to sensitive American technology. The agreement, which has been in place since 1979, aims to foster collaboration in areas like agriculture, health, and environmental protection. Despite the concerns, the U.S. State Department emphasized the importance of maintaining scientific exchanges to address global challenges, while also ensuring that such cooperation does not undermine U.S. security interests. The renewal comes amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over issues including trade, human rights, and technology theft.

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