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University building with a subtle hint of China's defense research in the background.

Hong Kong, Macau Universities Deepen Ties with China's Defence Research

The lines between Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China's research institutions are blurring, with universities in the special administrative regions forging deep ties with defence and space organisations. A new update to the China Defence Universities Tracker reveals a web of research links, from satellite launches to joint labs and personnel exchanges.

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University administrator's office with laptop showing a world map highlighting sensitive regions, surrounded by export…

Universities Scramble to Tighten Export Controls Amid Rising Geostrategic Risks

As governments worldwide tighten export controls to protect national security and industrial advantages, universities are facing a pressing dilemma: who's accountable when research crosses into sensitive territory - the administration, the researcher, or the state? It's a question that urgently needs answering, as institutions and academics must revisit export-control compliance to avoid severe consequences.

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