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China kicks off campaign for more disciplined scientific research institutions

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What happened: On December 1, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) released high-level policy guidance on strengthening “internal control” of scientific institutions. The goal is to achieve better financial discipline and professionalization across the boar...



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