Nasa has barred Chinese nationals on US visas from its facilities and networks, in the latest reflection of Washington’s mounting concern over Beijing’s progress in space and other advanced technologies, APA reports citing South China Morning Post.
Although the space agency has typically restricted the employment of Chinese citizens, those on US visas without affiliations with Chinese government institutions or state-owned companies have been able to contribute as contractors, graduate students, or university scientists.
On Wednesday, Nasa spokeswoman Bethany Stevens said the agency had taken “internal action” pertaining to Chinese nationals. This includes “restricting physical and cybersecurity access to our facilities, materials, and network to ensure the security of our work”, she said.
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