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House GOP Demands Harvard Disclose China-Iran Research Ties

5/20/2025

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House Republicans John Moolenaar, Tim Walberg, and Elise Stefanik are pressing Harvard University to reveal its research connections with China and Iran. Their urgent call for transparency stems from alarming collaborations with Chinese entities and the training of the sanctioned XPCC, which is tied to the Uyghur genocide. They have set a deadline of June 2, 2025, highlighting serious national security concerns.

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House Republicans John Moolenaar, Tim Walberg, and Elise Stefanik are pressing Harvard University to reveal its research connections with China and Iran. Their urgent call for transparency stems from alarming collaborations with Chinese entities and the training of the sanctioned XPCC, which is tied to the Uyghur genocide. They have set a deadline of June 2, 2025, highlighting serious national security concerns.