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US Schools Face Funding Loss Over Foreign Ties
The Department of Defense has ordered 30 US universities to audit their partnerships with foreign institutions, primarily Chinese universities and military training institutions, amid concerns over potential intellectual property theft and exploitation. The universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Johns Hopkins, must complete the review and terminate any problematic arrangements within two weeks to avoid losing funding. The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to scrutinize China’s growing global influence, as reported by the Associated Press.