Research or Espionage: The Thousand Talents Plan and its Impact on Sino-US Geopolitics
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i4.5642Keywords:
China, Thousand Talents Plan, Geopolitics, Talent AquisitionAbstract
Introduction: The Thousand Talent Plan (TTP) is a Chinese initiative to attract experts in science and technology. The program has been surrounded by controversy since its creation. Methods: this paper explores the success and flaws of the implementation of the plan and reviews particular cases to expose the challenges that surround such initiative. Results: Some American scientists have been victims of contracting deception and others accused of suspected espionage while participating on the TTP. Discussion: the United States government has implemented a variety of methods designed to prevent the transfer of protected information from happening, with varying degrees of effectiveness.
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