Taiwan steps up research security as risk from China rises

1 comment

1. This article highlights how research security is one of the most under appreciated aspects of China’s overseas influence operations and a serves as a critical target for technology transfers. Ordinary academics and scientists in Europe, the US, and East Asia rarely have the expertise to know if Chinese partners pose risks or have ties to PLA, MSS, or UFWD networks. In particular, research with dual use applications are targeted by institutions like the Seven Sons of National Defense. I would argue that governments should take a more proactive approach in regulating partnerships with these kinds of institutions, as the Taiwanese just have.

Comments are closed.