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China says it will defend its scientific institutions after new U.S. restrictions
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China says it will defend its scientific institutions after new U.S. restrictions

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Context piece
  • China expressed strong opposition to new U.S. restrictions targeting Chinese scientific institutions, calling them politically motivated.
  • The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accused the U.S. of politicizing scientific cooperation and expanding the concept of national security.
  • China vowed to take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests, urging the U.S. to end its "erroneous practices."

China has voiced its "firm displeasure" and "resounding opposition" to recent U.S. restrictions imposed on several Chinese scientific institutions. Beijing views these measures as a politicization of scientific cooperation and an unwarranted expansion of the national security concept.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that the U.S. actions hinder bilateral exchanges and run counter to the global trend of innovation in science and technology. The ministry urged the U.S. to cease these "erroneous practices" and ensure Chinese scientific institutions receive fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory treatment.

This goes against the general trend of global cooperation in scientific and technological innovation.

— Chinese Ministry of CommerceDescribing the impact of U.S. restrictions on scientific collaboration.

The U.S. Department of Defense recently added 88 Chinese institutions to a list of foreign entities considered a threat to national security. While not a sanctions regime, the designation prohibits the Pentagon from funding basic research conducted with these institutions or using their equipment. The expanded list reportedly includes prominent institutions like Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, potentially impacting a broader range of scientific collaborations.

end its 'erroneous practices' and offer Chinese scientific institutions 'fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory' treatment.

— Chinese Ministry of CommerceDemanding the U.S. change its approach towards Chinese scientific entities.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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