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Chinese Companies Doubled Down on Science After US Tech Restrictions

Sanctioned firms filed 72.3% more patents citing scientific papers and published 85.2% more Web of Science articles, researchers said.

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Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02946-yAffected Chinese companies adjusted their sources of knowledge to stay competitive.

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Chinese companies doubled down on science after US tech restrictions

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02946-yAffected Chinese companies adjusted their sources of knowledge to stay competitive.

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US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds

US tech restrictions have driven Chinese firms to expand and deepen their scientific research sourcing through citations and research.

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Chinese companies double investment in science in response to US technology regulations

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U.S. Sanctions Raise 72% Scientific Citations in Patent Applications for Chinese Companies

A study published in Science concludes that Chinese companies affected by US technological restrictions increased 72% of scientific literature citations in their patent applications, while expanding their own research and the use of open knowledge.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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