U.S.-ChinaTechnologyCooperation Agreement between China and the United StatesTechnologyAn important legal document on cooperation has been the cornerstone of cooperation between the two countries since its signing in 1979 when diplomatic relations were first established. However, after the original agreement expired at the end of August this year, the two sides decided to extend it for six months, and agreed to start negotiations on the renewal of the agreement at the meeting of the Chinese and US heads of state in San Francisco in November. However, not so long ago,U.S. Ambassador to ChinaBurns said publicly at a think tank conference that the original agreement was not taken into accountArtificial intelligence, biotechnology, machine Xi, quantum digital and other frontiersTechnologyTherefore, it may be difficult to renew the agreement. This means that the United States may renew the agreement with additional conditions to further revise the current cooperation framework. This article will expand on this issue**, analyzing the possible revision plan of the US side and the response strategy of the Chinese side.
1. Elimination of cutting-edge science and technology fields
One of the most likely revisions in the United States is to move the frontierTechnologyThe cooperation starts with "U.S.-ChinaTechnologyCooperation Agreement. This means:Artificial intelligence, quantum digital, and other fields will no longer be bound by the agreement. This approach would not only maintain the current status quo of cooperation, but also avoid the so-called "outflow of cutting-edge American technology to China". However, this practice could lead to the two countries being in theTechnologyRestrictions on cooperation in the field for both China and the United StatesTechnologyIt can be a loss.
2. Follow the Wolf Clause
The U.S. may also learn from theWolfeArticlesTechnologyCooperation Agreement. 《WolfeThe Articles restrict bilateral cooperation between China and the United States in the field of space, but do not prohibit cooperation under multilateral frameworks. United States**can be involved in cutting-edge areasTechnologyCooperation has shifted to the framework of multilateral cooperation to limit bilateral cooperation between China and the United States. In addition, the United States can lead the way in a multilateral format by creating new organizations or new agreementsTechnologycooperation, while setting conditions that are more stringent on China and less lenient on the United States and its allies, will gain more leverage in negotiations. This tactic is essentially a negotiating tactic and is not new to the United States.
3. Biden's political considerations
Biden ** in the decision to revise the "U.S.-ChinaTechnologyCooperation Agreement, there will be pressure from two sides. On the one hand, there is pressure from extreme anti-China forces, who oppose any cooperation between China and the United States and try to exert influence on the relevant agenda. On the other hand, Biden ** also needs to be consideredWashingtonThe growing anti-China sentiment within the country has avoided being labeled as a "kowtow to China." Therefore, Biden must be cautious about revising the U.S.-China TreatyTechnologyCooperation Agreement, take into accountU.S.-China relationsand their own domesticPoliticscomplexity.
1. Adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit
In the face of additional conditions that the US side may put forward, China should adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit and ensure that the revised agreement is of practical significance and substantive benefits to both sides. In the course of negotiations, China can actively strive to be at the forefrontTechnologyAt the same time, it is also necessary to carefully consider the concerns of the United States in this field in order to safeguard China and the United StatesTechnologylong-term relationship with the world.
2. Promote multilateral scientific and technological cooperation
If the American side will be at the forefrontTechnologyCooperation is limited to a multilateral framework, and China can actively promote multilateralismTechnologyCooperate in order to be inInternationalCooperation. China can actively participateInternationalTechnologyorganization and forums, and strengthen cooperation with other countries to jointly promoteTechnologyInnovation and development.
3. Strengthen domestic innovation capabilities
Regardless of the revision of the "U.S.-China TreatyTechnologyWhatever the outcome of the Cooperation Agreement, China should strengthen its domestic effortsTechnologyAbility to innovate. InArtificial intelligence, quantum digital, and other fields, China has made great progress, and in the worldTechnologyBe ahead of the competition. China can do this by upgrading itselfTechnologystrength, better to cope and respond to any situation.
InU.S.-China relationsAgainst the backdrop of tensions, the revision of the U.S.-China TreatyTechnologyThe Cooperation Agreement faces enormous challenges. The U.S. side may put forward some additional conditions to amend the agreement to better meet its own interests and concerns. China should adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit, actively respond to the revised plan of the US side, and promote multilateralismTechnologycooperation and strengthening domestic innovation capacity to safeguard their own interests. In the face of the U.S.'s "negotiation for the sake of negotiation" behavior, China must remain highly vigilant and firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests. TechnologyCooperation is an important part of the long-term stable relationship between China and the United States, and it is hoped that the two sides can contribute to the advancement of the world on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefitTechnologyInnovation and development to contribute.