Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers say
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The article discusses how scientific collaboration between the US and China can act as a stabilizing force in their relationship, but argues that it requires moving beyond a simple competition-versus-cooperation framework. Researchers Zhao Minghao and Chen Yutong suggest that continuous contact and clearly defined boundaries with narrower collaboration areas are necessary. This perspective highlights the importance of managing hi-tech competition while maintaining cooperative scientific ties.
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The US and China are jostling for a hi-tech edge.
This finding was reported by Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, and Chen Yutong.
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Scientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US.
Opinion- The US and China are jostling for a hi-tech edge.
- Scientific ties are viewed as a potential stabilizer in the bilateral relationship.
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Loaded language removedScientific 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 continuous contact and have clearly defined boundaries, with narrower areas of collaboration.
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Scientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US.
OpinionMaintaining these links will mean going beyond simple competition versus cooperation.
OpinionBeijing and Washington will need to keep in continuous contact and have clearly defined boundaries, with narrower areas of collaboration.
OpinionThis finding was reported by Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, and Chen Yutong.
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