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US-China scientific rivalry risks dismantling decades of shared research

Geopolitical tensions between the US and China are leading to a scientific decoupling, with potential hidden costs for shared research and discovery. A proposal within the US Congress to ban federal research funding for collaborations with certain Chinese entities has been met with strong criticism from those in the academic and publishing sectors. This move is seen by some as irrational and detrimental to decades of established scientific cooperation. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the implications of potential US-China scientific decoupling based on expert opinion and legislative proposals.

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US-China scientific rivalry risks dismantling decades of shared research

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