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The trial of Yuesheng Wang — a former Hydro-Québec employee who in 2022 became the first person ever charged with economic espionage in Canada.

Wang is accused of spying on behalf of China, using his position as a battery materials researcher at Québec’s public utility to pass on information to Chinese institutions as well as publish scientific articles and file patents in China rather than through his employer.

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    3 days ago

    Scientific articles should be published and freely available to everyone, at least that is my belief. I understand patents, as it forces more science as people look for alternatives to do the same thing.