US Seeks 6-Month Extension to Science, Technology Agreement With China

The United States is seeking a short-term six-month extension to the science and technology agreement with China amid intellectual theft concerns.

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The United States is seeking an extension of only six months to a science and technology agreement (STA) with China amid intellectual theft concerns.

The landmark agreement was first signed in 1979 and set a framework for the United States and China to cooperate on scientific research and technology development. The pact, which has been renewed every five years, was set to expire on Aug. 27.