Australia’s research collaboration activity with China is in freefall, with government funding for partnerships plummeting after allegations of foreign interference and intellectual property theft.
Analysis of the drop found that while there is a legitimate foreign interference threat in some areas, the response in Australia has been too blunt.
An expert is now arguing for clearer and more targeted limitations to correct the current “self-censorship” of applicants after years of scrutiny.
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