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US universities including Harvard, MIT ordered to audit China research ties

The US Department of Defense has reportedly ordered approximately 30 American universities, including prominent institutions like Harvard and MIT, to audit their research collaborations with China. This directive, confirmed by an anonymous official, comes amid concerns about potential unauthorized technology transfer or misconduct. However, the universities and the Associated Press have noted that the Pentagon has not provided specific evidence or details regarding the collaborations that prompted these audits. AI

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US universities including Harvard, MIT ordered to audit China research ties

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

    Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties

    Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University are among 30 American institutions ordered to audit their foreign research relationships, according to US officials, as higher education representatives accused the Pentagon of implying wro…