Germany suspends Cispa cybersecurity director over China technology transfer
13 hours ago
- #Intelligence Warning
- #China-Germany Relations
- #Technology Transfer
- Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns China is seeking global technological supremacy by acquiring tech from German research institutions.
- China's methods include acquiring companies, joint ventures, talent programs, and scientific cooperation, exploiting academic freedom in Germany.
- Focus areas for acquisition include quantum tech, AI, biotechnology, hypersonic tech, and surveillance technologies.
- The Helmholtz Institute Cispa case led to suspensions and audits due to collaborations with Chinese scientists linked to the military.
- The Helmholtz Association adopted a China policy with a traffic light system and plans a special security unit, amid calls for better intelligence-academia collaboration.