Science and Technology
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US, China Renew Science and Tech Cooperation Pact Amid Tensions


Published on 2024-12-13 08:42:17 - Bloomberg L.P.
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  • The US and China renewed a longstanding agreement allowing limited government cooperation in science and technology, sustaining a lane of collaboration amid broader tensions over issues from national security to trade. US negotiators on the accord signed ...

The United States and China have agreed to renew their Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STA), originally signed in 1979, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. This renewal, which extends the pact for another five years, aims to foster collaboration in areas like agriculture, health, environment, and space exploration. Despite recent frictions, including trade disputes and technology transfer concerns, both nations recognize the mutual benefits of scientific exchange. The agreement was set to expire but has been extended to maintain a platform for dialogue and joint research, signaling a commitment to continue scientific collaboration despite broader bilateral challenges.

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