The Pentagon has expanded its research security blacklist to include two of China's top civilian universities, Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This move extends US restrictions beyond military-linked institutions, barring Department of Defense-funded researchers from collaborating with these 88 identified Chinese institutions starting in the 2026 financial year. The expanded list, created under the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to prevent sensitive technology transfer and unwanted Chinese influence in American research. AI
IMPACT Heightened restrictions on international research collaboration could slow the pace of AI development and knowledge sharing.
RANK_REASON Expansion of US regulatory restrictions on academic partnerships with Chinese institutions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
- China
- Fudan University
- National Defence Authorisation Act
- Pentagon
- People’s Liberation Army
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- US Department of Defence
- Washington
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