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More of the world’s most referenced researchers are now based in mainland China
ViewSouth Africa and China vow to improve science coordination
South Africa and China vow to improve science coordination
Agreement will boost joint research projects, exchanges and virtual research institutes
ViewGlobal patent surge leaves some nations behind
Global patent surge leaves some nations behind
Germany and Japan buck trends as 2022 sets record for number of applications
ViewFrance and Singapore sign eight research collaboration deals
France and Singapore sign eight research collaboration deals
Solar-panel recycling and nuclear fusion among joint R&D programmes given green light
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ViewJapan and EU commit to closer scientific cooperation
Japan and EU commit to closer scientific cooperation
Both parties agree that cooperation can help address key challenges
ViewUK agrees science deals with South Korea
UK agrees science deals with South Korea
Agreements include commitment to accelerating development of safe and responsible artificial intelligence
ViewAfrica CDC unveils China-funded biosafety laboratory
Africa CDC unveils China-funded biosafety laboratory
Ethiopia-based facility to expand pathogen research and epidemiology in Africa
ViewEU and China discuss research, innovation and AI
EU and China discuss research, innovation and AI
At high-level talks in Beijing, Commission stresses “respect of universal human rights” in artificial intelligence
ViewNSF chief builds US ties with India
NSF chief builds US ties with India
National Science Foundation signs R&D collaboration deal with India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
View‘For all humanity’: Modri hopes moon landing will inspire world
‘For all humanity’: Modri hopes moon landing will inspire world
Global praise for lunar landing as India’s leader calls for researchers to build on achievement
ViewLaunch nears for X-ray research spacecraft
Launch nears for X-ray research spacecraft
US, Japan and EU space agencies’ mission will study hottest and largest objects in universe
ViewUK academia ‘rich feeding ground’ for China, say MPs
UK academia ‘rich feeding ground’ for China, say MPs
Intelligence committee slams government for not protecting UK research from threats posed by China
ViewUK commits to strengthening R&D ties with Singapore
UK commits to strengthening R&D ties with Singapore
Nations sign memoranda of understanding on emerging technologies and data cooperation
ViewUniversity group calls for US-India joint research institutes
University group calls for US-India joint research institutes
Association of American Universities says institutes could be part of broader collaboration
ViewCommission to assess risks of Chinese companies in EU R&D
Commission to assess risks of Chinese companies in EU R&D
Universities warn blanket ban on telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE would be “over the top”
ViewPros and cons of US-China ties need further study, report says
Pros and cons of US-China ties need further study, report says
Rand Corporation analysis comes as longstanding partnership agreement approaches expiry date
ViewUK and India agree to firm up R&D ties
UK and India agree to firm up R&D ties
UK’s South Asia minister says partnership will bring “new innovations to both our nations”
ViewEU and South Korea start formal talks on Horizon Europe
EU and South Korea start formal talks on Horizon Europe
Bloc and country also strengthen ties on semiconductors, climate change and health
ViewUK and Japan agree to strengthen science and technology ties
UK and Japan agree to strengthen science and technology ties
Nations sign agreement including semiconductor, cybersecurity and renewable-energy programmes
ViewUK commits to ‘deepening’ scientific collaboration with India
UK commits to ‘deepening’ scientific collaboration with India
Nations sign memorandum of understanding on research in areas such as climate change and AI
ViewVon der Leyen: ‘We don’t want to cut science ties with China’
Von der Leyen: ‘We don’t want to cut science ties with China’
Commission chief underscores importance of defining EU-China relationship, while strengthening EU resilience in key technologies
ViewChina drives new record for European patent applications
China drives new record for European patent applications
Patent filings from China up 15 per cent while European countries’ share of total shrinks
ViewUK and South Korea agree fusion R&D partnership
UK and South Korea agree fusion R&D partnership
Knowledge sharing between two countries to help research into future fusion power plants
ViewUK ministers reviewing all R&D links with China, Freeman says
UK ministers reviewing all R&D links with China, Freeman says
Science minister promises to look at organisations “we know to be aggressive” in acquiring IP
ViewEU and India launch trade and technology council
EU and India launch trade and technology council
Working groups set to discuss clean-tech research and critical industrial components
ViewEuropean Commission launches China fellowship programme
European Commission launches China fellowship programme
Scheme will “foster strategic cooperation with think tanks and universities on China-related issues”
ViewRoyal Society makes changes to India visiting professorships
Royal Society makes changes to India visiting professorships
Scientists chosen for 2023 collaborations in India also revealed
ViewPlan to restore defence funding to US universities with China centres
Plan to restore defence funding to US universities with China centres
National Academies make recommendations for how Confucius Institute hosts could receive Department of Defense funds
ViewLiverpool inaugurates new pharma R&D centre in China
Liverpool inaugurates new pharma R&D centre in China
Joint centre to “engage top scientists from both countries” to enhance research on disease and...
ViewChina closes gap on list of most highly cited researchers
China closes gap on list of most highly cited researchers
Nearly 7,000 researchers demonstrate “disproportionate level” of influence in their field
ViewCNRS strengthens ties with Japan
CNRS strengthens ties with Japan
Tokyo collaboration will be third overseas International Research Centre for research agency
ViewChina matches US for number of innovation clusters
China matches US for number of innovation clusters
WIPO 2022 Global Innovation Index ranks 21 areas in China among top 100
ViewChina alleges US was behind cyberattack on university
China alleges US was behind cyberattack on university
Report alleges US National Security Agency infiltrated Northwestern Polytechnical University networks
ViewSpain backs creation of neutrino facility in Japan
Spain backs creation of neutrino facility in Japan
Two countries sign agreement for Spanish institutions to help with construction
ViewJapan and South Africa strengthen research ties
Japan and South Africa strengthen research ties
Stellenbosch hub aims to “introduce Japan and Japanese culture to South Africa”
ViewUniversities advised to prepare for interruption of China ties
Universities advised to prepare for interruption of China ties
Ending Chinese R&D links would be much tougher than cutting Russian connections, report warns
ViewTop publishers denied impact factors for journals
Top publishers denied impact factors for journals
Taylor & Francis and Springer Nature among big names with journals suppressed for citation anomalies