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A Helping Hand From the Government? How Public Research Funding Affects Academic Output in Less-Prestigious Universities in China

A Helping Hand From the Government? How Public Research Funding Affects Academic Output in Less-Prestigious Universities in China

This study, proposes that the positive impact of public funds is much weaker in less-prestigious universities than in prestigious ones, and that overdependence on public research funding in fact even hurts academic output quality in less-prestigious universities. 

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

Historical and structural problems complicate Beijing's vision of tech leadership.

Nature Index Annual Tables 2022: China's Research Spending Pays off

Nature Index Annual Tables 2022: China's Research Spending Pays off

Experts say the country's strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.

Looking Beyond Borders to Understand Impacts of Science on Society

Looking Beyond Borders to Understand Impacts of Science on Society

In an interview with CSIS Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette and Brookings Senior Fellow Ryan Hass, Yangyang Cheng discusses the role of science in U.S.-China relations and the need to examine who benefits and who experiences harm from advances in scientific inquiry.  

The Rise of Sino-Russian Biotech Cooperation

The Rise of Sino-Russian Biotech Cooperation

Recent examples of Sino-Russian biotechnology cooperation projects, offering an early account of the emerging integration of two distinct innovation infrastructures.

China Focuses on Ethics to Deter Another 'CRISPR Babies' Scandal

China Focuses on Ethics to Deter Another 'CRISPR Babies' Scandal

But some question whether a statement from the government will deter scientists from carrying out research that violates ethical norms.

China Risks Damaging Science Ties by Forging Own Path on Research Ethics

China Risks Damaging Science Ties by Forging Own Path on Research Ethics

Guidelines released in late March by China's State Council, the country's top governing body, state something that might sound surprising to outsiders: that research ethics should reflect national identity.

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.