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3-4-26 - 10am - Higher Education & Foreign Investors
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In this episode, Michael dives into the concerning issue of China's infiltration of American universities. He discusses the recent announcement of a new partnership between the Department of Education and the Department of State to increase transparency around foreign gifts to US universities. Michael highlights the alarming fact that China has given over six billion dollars to American universities, with some institutions failing to disclose this funding. He also touches on the Thousand Talents Program, a Chinese government initiative that recruits American researchers, and the importance of accountability in academic research.
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