US updates a science and technology pact with China

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Sat, December 14, 2024

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US updates a science and technology pact with China

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The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance. The new agreement, signed Friday after many months of negotiations, has a narrower scope and ...

The United States has renewed its Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with China, originally established in 1979, to continue fostering scientific collaboration between the two nations. This renewal comes amidst a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning technology transfers and intellectual property rights. The agreement, which was set to expire, has been extended for another six months to allow for further negotiations on terms that would address U.S. concerns about security and economic competitiveness. The decision to extend reflects the complex balance the U.S. seeks to maintain between engaging in beneficial scientific cooperation and protecting national interests. The renewal has sparked discussions on how to ensure that the collaboration does not inadvertently aid China's military advancements or compromise U.S. technological leadership.

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