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China Creates Vast Research Infrastructure to Support Ambitious Climate Goals

China Creates Vast Research Infrastructure to Support Ambitious Climate Goals

Carbon-neutrality institutes, and other initiatives to support a pledge to achieve net zero by 2060, are popping up like mushrooms across China.

Monkey-brain Study with Link to China's Military Roils Top European University

Monkey-brain Study with Link to China's Military Roils Top European University

A professor at the University of Copenhagen conducted genetic research with the Chinese military without disclosing the connection. This ist the latest example of how China's pursuit of military-civilian technology is tapping into Western academia in the strategically sensitive area of biotechnology.

Swiss Ph.D Student's Dismissal Spotlights China's Influence

Swiss Ph.D Student's Dismissal Spotlights China's Influence

A Swiss Ph.D. student tweeted critically about China. Afterward, his professor at the University of St. Gallen wanted nothing more to do with him, worried that her own ability to get a visa would be at risk.

China's Rocket: Uncontrolled, Unpredictable Return Home

China's Rocket: Uncontrolled, Unpredictable Return Home

It's impossible to predict when and where China's Long March 5 rocket, a CZ-5B, will crash down to Earth. But it will. The question is: What's the risk?

Understanding Chinese Science: New Scientometric Perspectives

Understanding Chinese Science: New Scientometric Perspectives

This special issue covers a diversity of topics on Chinese science, ranging from scientometric analyses to studies of the Chinese science system and research assessment in China.

EU Says It Can Exclude China from EU Research Projects

EU Says It Can Exclude China from EU Research Projects

The European Commission says it can exclude Chinese participation in Horizon Europe and other sensitive research projects using new powers to exclude third countries that do not share ‘EU values’.

'Politics Was Always in the Room.' WHO Mission Chief Reflects on China Trip Seeking COVID-19's Origin

'Politics Was Always in the Room.' WHO Mission Chief Reflects on China Trip Seeking COVID-19's Origin

WHO plans to release a summary report of the mission’s finding as early as this week; a full report will come later.

High-profile Chinese Scientist Cleared of Fraud and Plagiarism Charges Involving More Than 60 Papers

High-profile Chinese Scientist Cleared of Fraud and Plagiarism Charges Involving More Than 60 Papers

Cao Xuetao, president of Nankai University, will be barred from applying for grants for lax lab management.

EU Expands Powers to Block Chinese and US Companies from Horizon Europe

EU Expands Powers to Block Chinese and US Companies from Horizon Europe

Research ministers have agreed to more aggressively police foreign participation in the EU's research programme, adding a new provision to Horizon Europe that is aimed primarily at preventing China and the US from getting access to sensitive European research.

China's Research-misconduct Rules Target 'paper Mills' That Churn out Fake Studies

China's Research-misconduct Rules Target 'paper Mills' That Churn out Fake Studies

China’s science ministry is set to introduce its most comprehensive rules so far for dealing with research misconduct. The measures, which come into effect next month, outline what constitute violations and appropriate punishments. But critics say that enforcement will continue to be a problem.

Science Superpowers After COVID-19 Lockdowns Lift: a Letter of Hope from China to the United States

Science Superpowers After COVID-19 Lockdowns Lift: a Letter of Hope from China to the United States

Scientists from both countries must rise above political rhetoric for the sake of all, says Xiao-Nong Zhou.

China Clamping Down on Coronavirus Research, Deleted Pages Suggest

China Clamping Down on Coronavirus Research, Deleted Pages Suggest

China is cracking down on publication of academic research about the origins of the novel coronavirus, in what is likely to be part of a wider attempt to control the narrative surrounding the pandemic.

How China's New Policy May Change Researchers' Publishing Behavior

How China's New Policy May Change Researchers' Publishing Behavior

A researcher from the Wuhan University of China offers a view of how Chinese researchers are reacting and are likely to alter their behavior in response to new policies governing research evaluation.

China's Aggressive Measures Have Slowed the Coronavirus. They May Not Work in Other Countries

China's Aggressive Measures Have Slowed the Coronavirus. They May Not Work in Other Countries

A report from joint WHO-China mission takes a detailed look at the results of response in the country hit hardest.

Statement in support of the scientists, public health professionals, and medical professionals of China combatting COVID-19

Statement in support of the scientists, public health professionals, and medical professionals of China combatting COVID-19

Public health scientists who have closely followed the emergence of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are deeply concerned about its impact on global health and wellbeing.