Why China is giving away its tech for free

Why the West worries when China embraces open-source

A country’s contribution to open source, or any broader scientific effort, should never be judged by what passport it holds.

Why China is giving away its technology for free

THE ECONOMIST: China’s newfound fondness for open-source technology is awkward for an authoritarian state.

Why China is giving away its tech for free

Its newfound fondness for open-source is awkward for an authoritarian state

Benign Invitations: China’s Playbook for Approaching Western Academics – chinaobservers

Erika Langerová, Head of Cybersecurity Research at CTU UCEEB This article is part of a newly launched section of CHOICE dedicated to in-depth investigations and personal insights that illuminate the lesser-known dimensions of Chinese… Source

Why China is Giving Away Its Tech For Free

An anonymous reader shares a report: [...] the rise in China of open technology, which relies on transparency and decentralisation, is awkward for an authoritarian state. If the party's patience with open-source fades, and it decides to exert control, that could hinder both the course of innovation ...