Chinese research organizations can no longer take part in most of the research grants funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union's '93.5 billion (US$111 billion) research-funding programme. The EU says it is concerned about sharing sensitive technologies with China that could jeopardize the region's security. Starting this year, organizations based in or controlled by China cannot apply for grants to fund projects involving artificial intelligence, telecommunications such as 5G, health, semiconductors, biotechnology or quantum technologies. China's Seven Sons of National Defence, a group of universities affiliated with the government's ministry of industry and information technology, are also barred from all funding. However, Chinese organizations can still apply for or participate in select research projects related to climate, biodiversity, food and agriculture. Beatrice Plazzotta, a business analyst for the Europe Commission, which manages the Horizon Europe programme, in...
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