Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout
Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

China /  Science

US software fuels China’s military research, despite Washington ban

  • Chinese research paper reveals hypersonic weapons study used aerodynamic simulation package sold by American company
  • Academic papers and media reports show ‘entity list’ is failing to halt access to US technology in China

Topic |   US-China relations
Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen in Beijing

Updated: 8:10am, 16 Nov, 2020

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Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout
Researchers in China are using American software to develop hypersonic weapons technology. Photo: Handout
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