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Beam Therapeutics sues former scientist over alleged IP theft for Chinese startup
biotechnology10 days ago

Beam Therapeutics sues former scientist over alleged IP theft for Chinese startup

Cambridge-based gene-editing firm Beam Therapeutics has filed a lawsuit alleging that former scientist Zi Jun 'Emma' Wang stole proprietary data to co-found a Shanghai-based company, YolTech Therapeutics. The suit claims Wang accessed electronic lab notebooks during off-hours to build the foundation for a new venture, Serapha Bio, which recently secured funding from venture capital firms RA Capital and RTW. This legal action highlights rising tensions between American biotech firms and Chinese counterparts, as Beam seeks to protect its intellectual property from alleged misappropriation.

via statnews.com|
#biotechnology#china-us-tensions#corporate-litigation
"Shanghai's Jewish Oratorio Shines Amidst Challenging Times in China"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Shanghai's Jewish Oratorio Shines Amidst Challenging Times in China"

"Émigré," an oratorio about Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany for Shanghai, premiered in China and will come to the New York Philharmonic in February 2024. The oratorio tells the little-known story of thousands of Jewish refugees who found sanctuary in Shanghai during World War II. The premiere comes at a delicate time, with tensions between China and the United States and debates over the Israel-Hamas war. The creators hope the piece will promote a shared sense of humanity and bridge cultures.

via The New York Times|
#arts-and-culture#china-us-tensions#israel-hamas-war
Chinese Hackers Target Top U.S. Diplomats and Microsoft Cloud Services
cybersecurity3 years ago

Chinese Hackers Target Top U.S. Diplomats and Microsoft Cloud Services

Chinese hackers have breached the email accounts of top U.S. diplomats, including the U.S. Ambassador to China and the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, as part of a targeted intelligence-gathering campaign. The breach, which also affected the email account of the Secretary of Commerce, is believed to be linked to a larger Chinese hacking operation that targeted about 25 organizations, including some U.S. government agencies. The U.S. has warned China that it will hold the hackers responsible for their actions, while security experts highlight the increasing sophistication of Beijing's cyber espionage capabilities.

via CNBC|
#china-us-tensions#chinese-hackers#cybersecurity