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Researchers in China have been excluded from the European Union’s most advanced collaborative technology programmes.
However, specialists in the sectors affected say the impact of the ban may be limited because some areas of collaboration are already at a historic low.
The EU has barred organisations based in China from applying for its €93 billion (US$110 billion) Horizon Europe grants in “critical areas”, citing concerns over research security and potential military use. Effective this year, the ban covers areas including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, semiconductors and biotechnology.
Researchers outside China applying in those fields must also prove that partner institutions are not directly owned or controlled by Chinese organisations.
Munich 2026: Washington warns of ‘civilisational erasure’ as Beijing pitches ‘stability’
The new rules, released in December, devoted five pages specifically to restrictions on China. (SCMP)
