顧名思義，“SB 846” 法案
佛羅裏達州自今年7月起，生效了一項叫做“SB 846”的法案，禁止州立大學係統與中國和其他六個“關注國”進行學術合作。不得雇傭這些國家的博士後和錄取這些國家的研究生，除非經申請、正式獲得該州最高教育機構的豁免（waive）（個案處理，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).
該法律（SB 846）是佛羅裏達州議員一些議員提出，州長Ron DeSantis積極支持並簽署生效的。據說目的是阻止中國和其他敵對國家試圖影響校園事務和竊取知識產權。作為該法案的依據，的確有幾起案例，佛羅裏達的華裔科學家沒有按照規定披露與中國的合作，或使用佛州公共資金開展了在中國的工作。所以州立大學必須警惕，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.
我本人曾經撰文（https://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/80301/202308/4731.html），強調入籍者對美國忠誠的重要性。我也非常反感在美國的中國學者（即便是中國籍）腳踏兩隻船的行為。至於中國借“千人計劃”搞彎道超車，現在它不提了，說明它也知道這東西挺不堪。其實在佛羅裏達州，2021年通過的另一項法律，已經要求佛羅裏達州大學審查外國研究人員雇傭。審計本身沒有什麽不妥，我堅決支持佛州（以及整個美國）對吃裏爬外者予以處理、懲罰。
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，這個“SB 846” 法案走得太遠了。真是一條 SB 法案！
However, the "SB 846" bill has gone too far. As the name implies, it’s SB, a truly stupid bill!
有人說這是種族歧視問題，也許是，也許不是。但的確是智商問題。打個比方， “狗不理包子鋪”和“慶豐包子鋪”這些年競爭白熱化。雖然“狗不理”是傳統名牌，但“慶豐”來勢凶猛。由於“狗不理”傳統的感召力、高待遇和寬容，正吸引一些慶豐員工跳槽。一個思維正常的狗不理經理，肯定是歡迎跳槽者的。這樣壯大自己，削弱敵人，多好！而狗不理佛羅裏達分店的DeSantis經理卻說：“凡來自慶豐的都不要”。他的道理是，跳槽的人當中，一定混著一、兩個間諜，萬一偷了狗不理的核心技術怎麽辦？
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 "狗不理包子鋪" and "慶豐包子鋪," even though "狗不理" is a traditional brand, "慶豐" is gaining momentum. Due to the traditional appeal, high treatment, and tolerance of “狗不理," it is attracting some employees from "慶豐." 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 慶豐 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?
這既是認識問題，也是智商問題。
This is both a perception problem and an intelligence problem.
現在，佛羅裏達大學有點慌，280名教職員工成員剛剛簽署了一份請願書，希望不受其國籍的限製，招募國際優秀研究生和學者。他們明白，佛州大學係統本來就是中遊水平，再一折騰，國際優秀學生就不來了，損害將是不可逆轉的，而且此事還會帶來連鎖效應，幾年以後，佛羅裏達州大學的在研究圈的地位將會進一步下降。
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，他們的請願在近期恐怕是沒有什麽用的，因為有人還要借此在政治上脫穎而出呢。
However, their petition may not be effective in the short term， because some individuals want to use this to stand out politically.
我在最近的博文中說了美國的一些好，也表達了幾處擔憂。後者之中，主要的一條便是美國缺乏年輕的優秀政治家。其實年齡隻是一方麵。理想的總統級別的政治家，需要目光高遠、雄才大略。光年輕還不夠，沒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.]
