Pentagon's Funding of Chinese Pathogen Research Remains Murky

Inspector General report reveals significant gaps in tracking U.S. defense funds sent to Chinese labs for potentially dangerous research.

The Department of Defense cannot fully account for funds allocated to Chinese research laboratories for pathogen-related studies.
Sen. Joni Ernst and other lawmakers demand greater transparency and accountability from the Pentagon.
The Inspector General's report highlights limitations in the DoD's financial tracking systems.
Redactions in the report have raised concerns among lawmakers about hidden collaborations with Chinese biotech firms.
Calls for a comprehensive audit of U.S. funding for gain-of-function research continue to grow.