Austrian survey finds scientists in high-risk fields are unsure about risks associated with Chinese research institutions
Most researchers aren’t well-versed in the risks of cooperating with Chinese counterparts, a small-scale Austrian study has found, implying the increasing EU effort to counter foreign interference in research is not translating into more awareness on the ground.
A survey of 24 researchers working on collaborative projects with Chinese institutions showed only nine knew the term ‘knowledge security’. Just six were aware of the ‘Seven Sons of National Defence’, a group of universities tied to China’s military.
The knowledge did not seem to correspond with seniority levels, nor were there big differences…
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