顾名思义，“SB 846” 法案
佛罗里达州自今年7月起，生效了一项叫做“SB 846”的法案，禁止州立大学系统与中国和其他六个“关注国”进行学术合作。不得雇佣这些国家的博士后和录取这些国家的研究生，除非经申请、正式获得该州最高教育机构的豁免（waive）（个案处理，方式不清）。
A law called "SB 846" bill, became effective in Florida from July of this year. This legislation prohibits academic collaboration between the state university system and China as well as six other "concerned” countries. The hiring of postdoctoral fellows from these countries and the admission of graduate students from these countries are not allowed, unless an exemption is formally applied for and granted by the state's highest educational institution (the waiver process details are unclear).
该法律（SB 846）是佛罗里达州议员一些议员提出，州长Ron DeSantis积极支持并签署生效的。据说目的是阻止中国和其他敌对国家试图影响校园事务和窃取知识产权。作为该法案的依据，的确有几起案例，佛罗里达的华裔科学家没有按照规定披露与中国的合作，或使用佛州公共资金开展了在中国的工作。所以州立大学必须警惕，堵住漏洞。
This law was proposed by some Florida legislators and actively supported and signed into effect by Governor Ron DeSantis. It is said to be aimed at preventing China and other adversarial nations from attempting to influence campus affairs and steal intellectual property. There have been cases, based on this law, where Chinese-American scientists in Florida failed to disclose collaborations with China or used public funds from Florida for work conducted in China. Therefore, state universities must be vigilant and close these loopholes.
我本人曾经撰文（https://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/80301/202308/4731.html），强调入籍者对美国忠诚的重要性。我也非常反感在美国的中国学者（即便是中国籍）脚踏两只船的行为。至于中国借“千人计划”搞弯道超车，现在它不提了，说明它也知道这东西挺不堪。其实在佛罗里达州，2021年通过的另一项法律，已经要求佛罗里达州大学审查外国研究人员雇佣。审计本身没有什么不妥，我坚决支持佛州（以及整个美国）对吃里爬外者予以处理、惩罚。
I have previously emphasized the importance of loyalty to the United States for naturalized citizens in an article (https://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/80301/202308/4731.html). I am also strongly opposed to the behavior of Chinese scholars in the United States, even if they are Chinese nationals, who try to have it both ways. As for China's use of the "Thousand Talents Plan" for covert activities, it seems they are no longer promoting it, indicating awareness of its controversial nature. In Florida, another law passed in 2021 already requires the review of foreign researchers' employment by Florida universities. While audits themselves are not problematic, I firmly support Florida (and the entire United States) in dealing with and punishing those who exploit resources while serving external interests.
然而，这个“SB 846” 法案走得太远了。真是一条 SB 法案！
However, the "SB 846" bill has gone too far. As the name implies, it’s SB, a truly stupid bill!
有人说这是种族歧视问题，也许是，也许不是。但的确是智商问题。打个比方， “狗不理包子铺”和“庆丰包子铺”这些年竞争白热化。虽然“狗不理”是传统名牌，但“庆丰”来势凶猛。由于“狗不理”传统的感召力、高待遇和宽容，正吸引一些庆丰员工跳槽。一个思维正常的狗不理经理，肯定是欢迎跳槽者的。这样壮大自己，削弱敌人，多好！而狗不理佛罗里达分店的DeSantis经理却说：“凡来自庆丰的都不要”。他的道理是，跳槽的人当中，一定混着一、两个间谍，万一偷了狗不理的核心技术怎么办？
Some argue that this is a racial discrimination issue, perhaps it is, perhaps it isn't. But it is certainly an intelligence issue. For example, in a competitive market between "狗不理包子铺" and "庆丰包子铺," even though "狗不理" is a traditional brand, "庆丰" is gaining momentum. Due to the traditional appeal, high treatment, and tolerance of “狗不理," it is attracting some employees from "庆丰." A manager with normal thinking at "狗不理" would surely welcome those who switch sides. This would strengthen their own position and weaken the enemy—how beneficial! However, the manager of the "狗不理" Florida branch, Manager DeSantis, says, "Anyone from 庆丰 is not welcome." His reasoning is that among those who switch sides, there must be one or two spies, and what if they steal 狗不理's core technology?
这既是认识问题，也是智商问题。
This is both a perception problem and an intelligence problem.
现在，佛罗里达大学有点慌，280名教职员工成员刚刚签署了一份请愿书，希望不受其国籍的限制，招募国际优秀研究生和学者。他们明白，佛州大学系统本来就是中游水平，再一折腾，国际优秀学生就不来了，损害将是不可逆转的，而且此事还会带来连锁效应，几年以后，佛罗里达州大学的在研究圈的地位将会进一步下降。
Now, the University of Florida is a bit uneasy. 280 faculty members have just signed a petition, hoping to recruit international outstanding graduate students and scholars without restrictions on their nationality. They understand that the Florida university system is already of intermediate quality, and further disruption will deter international students, causing irreversible damage. Moreover, this issue will have a chain reaction effect, and in a few years, the status of the University of Florida in the research community will further decline.
然而，他们的请愿在近期恐怕是没有什么用的，因为有人还要借此在政治上脱颖而出呢。
However, their petition may not be effective in the short term， because some individuals want to use this to stand out politically.
我在最近的博文中说了美国的一些好，也表达了几处担忧。后者之中，主要的一条便是美国缺乏年轻的优秀政治家。其实年龄只是一方面。理想的总统级别的政治家，需要目光高远、雄才大略。光年轻还不够，没有眼光和智商是不行的。
In my recent blog post, I mentioned some positive aspects of the United States and expressed several concerns. Among the latter, the main one is the lack of young, outstanding politicians in the United States. In fact, age is only one aspect. Ideal politicians at the presidential level need foresight and strategic thinking. Being young alone, without vision and intelligence, is insufficient.
[Edited from ChatGPT translation.]
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