Opinion | How US-China science pact’s fate could shake global R&D landscape
Failing to renew the science and technology agreement could increase competition and duplication in research efforts, potentially slowing technological advancement
Initially, it was a landmark bilateral accord aimed at strengthening cooperation in scientific and technological domains. It was built on the principles of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit, emphasising collaborative research and the exchange of experts.
The renewal of similar agreements between the US and other countries – such as Thailand, whose STA with the US was extended for another decade on August 5 – highlights the ongoing importance of such bilateral collaborations and underscores their value for fostering long-term scientific progress and international cooperation.