Policy Efforts and Recommendations to Counter Chinese Scientific and Technology Acquisition from the United States and South Korea
This policy report examines current efforts by the United States and South Korea to counter Chinese scientific and technological acquisition through illegal and extralegal means, particularly intellectual property (IP) theft and espionage. China uses cutting-edge technology from both countries to undercut US and Korean industry and enhance its own military capabilities – thus endangering both countries’ economic interests and national security. The open nature of science and technology (S&T) research and development in both the US and South Korea has sparked major innovations in both countries. However, this openness also presents a unique challenge in developing policies that combat China’s illegal and extralegal activities without sacrificing the transparency of US and South Korean research and development.