Nobel laureate Steven Chu has warned that cutthroat geopolitics could disrupt China-U.S. collaboration in battery technology, calling it "a shame" in an exclusive conversation with CGTN's Tian Wei. Emphasizing that "science transcends borders," Chu advocates for science diplomacy, where "building trust is key to international relations."

The former U.S. energy secretary voiced opposition to all forms of conflict – whether political, cold or hot wars – stressing that such tensions "harm both societies." He believes that dialogue led by scientists could help build the mutual trust needed to ease geopolitical tensions.