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Within the People’s Republic of China’s broader strategy to acquire foreign technology, “science and technology diplomats” (科技外交 官) act as brokers. Stationed in PRC embassies and consulates across 52 countries, S&T diplomats monitor host country technological breakthroughs, identify investment opportunities for Chinese firms, and serve as the overseas arm of the International Cooperation Department of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).