China–US research collaborations are in decline – this is bad news for everyone
China's scientific collaborations, notably with the US, have decreased due to political tensions and pandemic effects. Experts stress the need to revive partnerships to tackle global challenges effectively.
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China's scientific collaborations with other countries, particularly the United States, have been declining since the pandemic. This decrease is attributed to political tensions and the impact of the pandemic on research partnerships. An analysis revealed a drop in the number of papers co-authored by Chinese and international researchers, with a significant decline in collaborations with US researchers. The strained relations between the US and China, exacerbated by policies targeting research security and espionage, have led to a "chilling effect" on collaborations. This decline in partnerships could hinder research progress on global issues like climate change and pandemics. Experts emphasize the importance of reviving US-China collaborations to address shared challenges effectively and prevent a shift towards more nationalistic scientific endeavors. The decline in collaborative ties between these scientific powerhouses may lead to a loss of valuable human capital and hinder impactful research outcomes.
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3 commentsLots of systems and nature have competing frameworks. The left and right hemisphere of the brain, muscle systems, multipole organisms, etc.
The far worst risk to the US is financial incentives in place by government policy that push companies to do less and less basic research.
Information that come from authoritarian regimes have no value. China is wasting its time on research that has no merit outside China.
This is a country that mixes radioactive thorium powder into products like coffee mugs. https://youtu.be/A-bR1-dm1Tg?si=zxOUPqBf1dZRjkXq
Unfortunately, this is nothing new, scientists left Nazi Germany in droves as its authoritarianism ramped up.
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