HKThe Pentagon has expanded its blacklist of foreign institutions deemed a threat to U.S. national security by adding Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, two of China's most prestigious civilian universities. The updated list now includes 88 institutions in mainland China, restricting U.S. Defense Department-funded researchers from collaborating with these entities or using their equipment starting in the 2026 financial year. This move reflects a broadening effort by the U.S. government to counter perceived threats from Chinese influence and technology transfer in American research. Previously, the list focused on institutions linked to the People's Liberation Army and China's defense sector, but this expansion could impact a wider range of scientific collaborations. The list, established under the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, targets institutions involved in activities that pose risks to U.S.-funded research and national security, such as technology transfer, ties to foreign military or intelligence agencies, and participation in state-sponsored talent programs.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the inclusion of Chinese universities in the Pentagon's blacklist as part of a 'campaign against unwanted Chinese influence,' which implies a strong stance against China's technological and academic reach. The language emphasizes 'threats to U.S. national security' and 'unwanted'
