Chinese government-affiliated hackers have been making a concerted effort to steal medical research, particularly cancer research, from U.S. institutions. The step-up in medical research theft appears to be linked to China’s growing concern over cancer mortality rates and increasing healthcare costs. Cancer in the leading cause of death in China. “As the PRC continues to pursue universal healthcare by 2020, controlling costs and domestic industry will surely affect the PRC’s strategy to maintain political stability,” the researchers wrote.
This wouldn't be an issue if ppl would collaborate rather than play games with something as fundamental as healthcare.
The strides we'd make with global investment and collaboration.
Instead, we have protectionist development that's primarily focused on how to cash in on medical advancements.
Report: Chinese Hackers Eye US Cancer Research
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. August 27, 2019 10:51 AMChinese government-affiliated hackers have been making a concerted effort to steal medical research, particularly cancer research, from U.S. institutions. The step-up in medical research theft appears to be linked to China’s growing concern over cancer mortality rates and increasing healthcare costs. Cancer in the leading cause of death in China. “As the PRC continues to pursue universal healthcare by 2020, controlling costs and domestic industry will surely affect the PRC’s strategy to maintain political stability,” the researchers wrote.
The strides we'd make with global investment and collaboration.
Instead, we have protectionist development that's primarily focused on how to cash in on medical advancements.