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Pentagon orders 30 US universities to audit Chinese research ties

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The Pentagon has mandated that 30 US universities must audit their foreign research collaborations, with a particular focus on partnerships with Chinese entities. This directive, issued under the 2019 National Defence Authorisation Act, requires institutions to review academic, financial, and research ties for potential exposure of sensitive or export-controlled information. Universities have a two-week deadline to report their findings and any proposed actions, including the termination of problematic partnerships, to avoid losing future federal funding. The scope of the audit also includes organizations linked to Confucius Institutes, and while specific universities and the number of China-focused reviews were not disclosed, the directive also covers collaborations with Russia and Iran. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    Pentagon orders 30 US universities to scrutinise ties with Chinese research partners

    The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities to conduct sweeping audits of their foreign research partnerships, including collaborations with Chinese institutions and organisations associated with former Confucius Institutes, or risk becoming ineligible for future federal funding.…

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