The Impact and Consequences of Chinese Scientific and Technological Acquisition from the United States and South Korea
This policy report examines the impact and consequences of the acquisition of science and technology research from the United States and South Korea to China by extra-legal and illegal means. China has strategically prioritized the acquisition of foreign technology through both legal and illegal means as part of its comprehensive strategy of increasing its competitive advantage in power. The Chinese government implements a “whole-of-society” approach to technology acquisition, leveraging multiple entities including the Ministry of State Security, state-owned enterprises, private companies, universities, and military organizations.