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US-China scientific ties strained by trust gap, researchers propose new rules

Researchers from Fudan University suggest that scientific collaboration could help mend the strained relationship between China and the US. They propose that continuous dialogue and clear distinctions between security concerns and development initiatives are essential for maintaining these ties. The number of Chinese students studying in the US has significantly decreased, and fewer American students are studying in China, indicating a substantial reduction in scientific exchange. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Chen ·

    Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers say

    Scientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links will mean going beyond simple competition versus cooperation. To get there, Beijing and Washington will need to keep in con…