US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA) expired, posing concerns for scientific collaboration and global innovation.

The US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA), in place since 1979, expired on August 27 after failing to renew. Experts express concern that this will hinder scientific collaboration amid rising tensions and distrust between the countries. The STA facilitated significant joint research and knowledge sharing, and its lapse may impede global innovation. Maintaining international cooperation is deemed crucial for progress in the scientific community.

September 12, 2024
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