The US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement faces challenges in renewal due to concerns over data sharing, transparency, and potential military applications.

The US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement faces challenges in renewal as the State Department negotiates to "amend, extend, and strengthen protections" within the agreement due to expire on Tuesday. The agreement, in place since 1979, supports scientific collaboration in areas such as agriculture, energy, space, health, and engineering. Critics express concerns about China's restrictions on data sharing, lack of transparency in scientific findings, and potential military applications of shared research.

February 27, 2024
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