EU bans Chinese bodies from critical tech programmes, including AI and chips

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...

By Ling Xin