As political tensions intensify, the scientific collaboration between the US and China has weakened, threatening global advancements in crucial fields like clean energy and pharmaceuticals.
Despite political headwinds, scientists can play a pivotal role in maintaining ties by identifying politically safe zones for collaboration, ensuring valuable research continues amid geopolitical strife.
The recent renewal of the US-China Science and Technology Agreement highlights the need for scientists to rise above political issues and engage in productive joint ventures.
History shows that even during the cold war, science helped bridge divisions; today’s challenges require researchers to cultivate similar channels of communication and cooperation.
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