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Senate Pushes New China Tech Curbs In Defense Bill As House Takes Softer Stance

Lawmakers are negotiating significant technology restrictions aimed at China as part of the annual defense authorization bill. The Senate’s aggressive proposals face opposition from both industry groups and the White House, setting up a contentious conference process.

Defense Bill Becomes Battleground For China Tech Policy

Congress is using the annual National Defense Authorization Act to advance several technology restrictions targeting China, according to reports, though significant differences between House and Senate versions suggest a contentious negotiation ahead. The Senate passed its FY26 NDAA draft in October, while the House approved its version in September, with lawmakers now working to reconcile the two proposals amid an ongoing government shutdown.

by Henry Blakemore
ImmigrationPolicyScience

UK’s High Visa Costs Deter Top Scientists, Royal Society Study Reveals

The Royal Society reports that upfront immigration costs for scientists coming to the UK exceed £5,900, dramatically higher than most competitor nations. Critics argue these fees undermine Britain’s ambition to become a global research hub despite government initiatives to attract top talent.

Substantial Cost Barrier for Scientific Talent

The United Kingdom charges scientists more than 20 times the average upfront immigration fees of other leading research nations except the United States, according to research commissioned by the Royal Society. The analysis indicates this significant cost difference is hampering efforts to recruit international scientific talent at a time when global competition for researchers is intensifying.

by Henry Blakemore