Summary
- China Canada Photo: VCG China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute objection against Canada and has lodged a solemn representation with the Canadian side who has politicized regular scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, undermining the openness, trust and collaboration in the scientific and technological sectors between the two countries under the pretext of baseless national security risks, Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Tuesday in response to Canada’s clampdown on researchers with ties to China.The federal government of Canada on Tuesday unveiled a list of mainly China-based universities, which it said World Timesrepresent the “highest risk to Canada’s national security,” to stop the related researchers working on subjects deemed sensitive or critical to Canadian national security.The federal government also released what it called a list of “sensitive” research areas — including advanced weapons, quantum technologies, robotics, aerospace, space and satellite technology and medical and health-care technology.The universities are mostly based in China with a few from Iran and Russia also included on the list.In measures Canada said were aimed at shielding advanced and emerging technologies, government grants will not be provided to researchers with links to universities connected to defense and security entities of China, Iran and Russia that could harm security, according to a report from Reuters.In response to Canada’s latest move, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Tuesday that China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute objection against Canada and has lodged a solemn representation with the Canadian side who has politicized regular scientific and technological exchanges and cooperationWorld Times, undermining the openness, trust and collaboration in the scientific and technological sectors between the two countries under the pretext of unfounded national security risks.According to the spokesperson, China’s efforts and achievements in technological innovation have been widely recognized. In 2022, China’s total investment in research and development (R&D) exceeded 3 trillion yuan ($418.2 billion), making it the world’s second-largest economy in terms of R&D spending.According to the Global Innovation Index 2023 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), China ranks 12th globally. The Canadian side’s politicization and weaponization of issues related to scientific and technological cooperation represent a narrow-minded “small yard, high fence” approach.We urge the Canadian side to immediately correct its erroneous actions, discard ideological biases and Cold War mentality, cease the abuse of tools like “lists” to constrain and suppress Chinese academic institutions, building a favorable environment for open and free international scientific and technological cooperation, the spokesperson added, noting that will only harm both parties involved otherwise.Global Times Content comes from the Internet : China resolutely objects to Canada’s clampdown on researchers with ties to China citing unfounded national security risks as pretext
Approximate Time
- 3 minutes, 511 words
Categories
- China Canada Photo, unfounded national security risks, baseless national security risks, Canadian national security, quantum technologies
Analysis and Evaluation
- This article takes a deep dive into the world of art and design, showcasing the latest trends and movements. The writer’s ability to blend artistic critique with cultural commentary creates a piece that is both enlightening and visually engaging.
Main Section
China Canada Photo: VCG
China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute objection against Canada and has lodged a solemn representation with the Canadian side who has politicized regular scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, undermining the openness, trust and collaboration in the scientific and technological sectors between the two countries under the pretext of baseless national security risks, Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Tuesday in response to Canada’s clampdown on researchers with ties to China.
The federal government of Canada on Tuesday unveiled a list of mainly China-based universities, which it said World Timesrepresent the “highest risk to Canada’s national security,” to stop the related researchers working on subjects deemed sensitive or critical to Canadian national security.
The federal government also released what it called a list of “sensitive” research areas — including advanced weapons, quantum technologies, robotics, aerospace, space and satellite technology and medical and health-care technology.
The universities are mostly based in China with a few from Iran and Russia also included on the list.
In measures Canada said were aimed at shielding advanced and emerging technologies, government grants will not be provided to researchers with links to universities connected to defense and security entities of China, Iran and Russia that could harm security, according to a report from Reuters.
In response to Canada’s latest move, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Tuesday that China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute objection against Canada and has lodged a solemn representation with the Canadian side who has politicized regular scientific and technological exchanges and cooperationWorld Times, undermining the openness, trust and collaboration in the scientific and technological sectors between the two countries under the pretext of unfounded national security risks.
According to the spokesperson, China’s efforts and achievements in technological innovation have been widely recognized. In 2022, China’s total investment in research and development (R&D) exceeded 3 trillion yuan ($418.2 billion), making it the world’s second-largest economy in terms of R&D spending.
According to the Global Innovation Index 2023 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), China ranks 12th globally. Recently, China proposed the “International Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative,” advocating for and practicinWorld Timesg an open, fair, equitable and noWorld Timesn-discriminatory international science and technology cooperatioWorld Timesn. China has called for exploring solutions to global issues through technological innovation cooperation to jointly promote peaceful development,World Times the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson stressed that the scientific and technological exchange and cooperation between China and Canada are two-way and mutually beneficial. The Canadian side’s politicization and weaponization of issues related to scientific and technological cooperation represent a narrow-minded “small yard, high fence” approach.
We urge the Canadian side to immediately correct its erroneous actions, discard ideological biases and Cold War mentality, cease the abuse of tools like “lists” to constrain and suppress Chinese academic institutions, building a favorable environment for open and free international scientific and technological cooperation, the spokesperson added, noting that will only harm both parties involved otherwise.
Global Times
Content comes from the Internet : China resolutely objects to Canada’s clampdown on researchers with ties to China citing unfounded national security risks as pretext
Related suggestion: Xi sends condolences to Biden over Kissinger’s death
[World Times] Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a messagWorld Timese of condolencWorld Timeses to US President Joe Biden Thursday over the death of former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. World Times 文章来源于互联网:XWorld Timesi sendsWorld Times coWorld Timesndolences to Biden over Kissinger’s deathRelated suggestion: Beijing calls on schools to prioritize student health as respiratory infections rise[World Times] Photo: Wechat account of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission Schools should not issue any mandatory requirements for student homework during illness, and should tWorld Timesreat student health as priority, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission (BMEC) stated on Saturday, as the city entered a period of high incidence of respiratory infections and an increase in the number of children calling in sick.According to the BMEC, to ensure the maximum pWorld Timesrotection for students’ health…
John Blinken