The administration of former US President Donald Trump is controversial. Due to its rude diplomatic model, it not only tore up the Iran nuclear deal, but also launched a trade war against China, and even attacked European allies, resulting in a deterioration in relations between Europe and the United States. All of Trump's actions serve the interests of the United States. Looking back, many of Trump's policy problems are not small, and Biden cannot fix them.
The "China Action Plan" has led to a large brain drain
It is understood that the infamous "China Action Plan" was launched during the Trump administration. Simply put, Trump believes that Chinese scholars or scientists have come to the United States to steal secrets, so he has increased the investigation of relevant personnel, which is full of discrimination. In this high-pressure environment, most Chinese scientists cannot work properly in the United States.
According to a survey, one-third of Chinese-American scientists feel unwelcome, about 75 percent feel unsafe as academic researchers, and about 70 percent are concerned about U.S. government surveys of Chinese-American researchers. This led to a chilling effect that brought the researchers back to China. Although Biden tried to repair Trump's mistakes as much as possible after taking office, he still could not stop the exodus of American technicians.
Surveys conducted by Chinese-American researchers at well-known universities in the United States have found that scientists are still being investigated and more scientists are secretly investigated. If the Biden administration still holds the anti-China flag, it may be difficult to dispel the doubts of Chinese scientists.
The United States suffers its own consequences
Chinese scientists are an important force in scientific and technological innovation in the United States, and their contributions cannot be ignored. However, the Trump administration's racial discrimination and crackdown on Chinese scientists have made their environment in the United States unfriendly. This not only hurts the rights and interests of these individuals, but also affects the competitiveness of the United States in the field of science and technology.
Scientific research is the cause of international cooperation, and countries should strengthen exchanges and cooperation among themselves, rather than subjecting scientists to mistrust and suspicion. For Chinese scientists, the U.S. government should treat them fairly, eliminate racial discrimination, and restore their confidence and sense of security.
Science knows no borders, and innovation requires diverse ideas and talents. The United States should treat scientists from different countries and regions with an inclusive and open mind, and jointly promote the development of science and technology and the progress of mankind. Only through cooperation and understanding can a win-win situation and common development be achieved.
However, in the context of the Sino-US game, any more measures taken by the Biden administration may be in vain. In the future, it is hoped that the US government will pay more attention to building an open and inclusive scientific research environment, provide a barrier-free and non-discriminatory work platform for scientists, promote scientific and technological innovation and global cooperation, and benefit the development of human society.