Story perspectives

Congress Removes China Initiative Amid Asian-American Concerns

1/10/2026

50 6

Summary

Story summary

On January 9, 2026, U.S. House removed a provision from a bill to restart the China Initiative.
The move followed opposition from the Asian-American community that the effort unfairly targeted Chinese-American researchers.
Gisela Perez Kusakawa, executive director of the Asian American Scholar Forum, praised the decision.
John Yang, president of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, said anti-Asian hate remains high and welcomed Congress addressing concerns about targeting Chinese-American scientists.

1 of 1

Story summary

On January 9, 2026, U.S. House removed a provision from a bill to restart the China Initiative.
The move followed opposition from the Asian-American community that the effort unfairly targeted Chinese-American researchers.
Gisela Perez Kusakawa, executive director of the Asian American Scholar Forum, praised the decision.
John Yang, president of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, said anti-Asian hate remains high and welcomed Congress addressing concerns about targeting Chinese-American scientists.