G-7 science ministers to push for research funding transparency

Curbing Chinese influence on agenda at May meeting along with data accessibility

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RYOTA OGATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Group of Seven science ministers are expected to agree to call for a clearer picture of research funding sources when they meet in Japan this May, in a bid to head off outside interference, mainly from China.

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