U.S. Research Funding Aided Chinese Military Advancements, GOP Report Finds

A congressional report reveals that federally funded U.S.-China academic collaborations have bolstered Beijing's technological and military capabilities.

House Republicans released a report asserting that U.S. tax dollars have inadvertently supported China's military modernization through joint academic research.
The investigation identified over 8,800 publications involving U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies collaborating with Chinese counterparts.
The report highlights concerns about national security risks and calls for stronger safeguards and enforcement in academic partnerships.
Specific institutions like Georgia Tech and UC Berkeley are named for their joint research programs with Chinese universities, some of which are now being dissolved.
Proposed measures include banning collaborations with blacklisted entities and enacting stricter regulations to prevent technology transfer to China.